Embedded Files
Patterns replicate parts or features
Patterns replicate parts or features
- The goal of a pattern is to design something once and then duplicate it as desired.
- Makes changes easier and faster
Part or Feature Pattern?
Part or Feature Pattern?
- A PART PATTERN duplicates a whole part
- A FEATURE PATTERN duplicates only selected features such as Extrusions, Revolves, Sweeps, Lofts, and other (Not sketches)
LEFT CLICK on the appropriate tab to determine the type of PATTERN (New, Add, Remove, Intersect)
LEFT CLICK on the appropriate tab to determine the type of PATTERN (New, Add, Remove, Intersect)
See DD02: Extrusion for explanations of New, Add, Remove, or Intersect
Linear Pattern
Linear Pattern
Duplicate PARTS/FEATURES in a straight line perpendicular to a plane or flat surface
Part Pattern
Part Pattern
Duplicate parts in a straight line perpendicular to a Plane or Flat Surface
- LEFT CLICK on the part(s) you want to pattern (Either the name or actual part)
- LEFT CLICK on the direction box
- LEFT CLICK on a plane or flat surface that is perpendicular to the direction you want to pattern
- LEFT CLICK on the distance box and type the distance apart you want each part.
- LEFT CLICK on the Instance Count box and type the total number of parts you want (The original part is part of the count)
- LEFT CLICK on the Green Check to finish
Feature Pattern
Feature Pattern
Duplicate features in a straight line perpendicular to a Plane or Flat Surface
- LEFT CLICK on the feature(s) you want to pattern (Either the name or actual feature)
- LEFT CLICK on the direction box
- LEFT CLICK on a plane or flat surface that is perpendicular to the direction you want to pattern
- LEFT CLICK on the distance box and type the distance apart you want each part.
- LEFT CLICK on the Instance Count box and type the total number of parts you want (The original part is part of the count)
- LEFT CLICK on the Green Check to finish
Part Pattern
Part Pattern
Duplicate parts about an Axis
Feature Pattern
Feature Pattern
Duplicate features about an Axis
Example: Duplicate a feature such as a gear tooth about a wheel.
Part Pattern
Part Pattern
Duplicate Parts along a curve
Feature Pattern
Feature Pattern
Duplicate Features along a curve.
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