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From the Transform section of the action bar, click Linear
Pattern
.
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Select the feature options in the
Linear Pattern dialog box.
Option | Description |
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Array. Creates the pattern of all
the possible instances in the form of rectangular array.
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Perimeter. Creates the pattern of
all the instances along the path that outlines the pattern. |
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Primary. Creates the pattern of all
the instances in two primary directions. |
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Select the objects to pattern:
While selecting items, you can select features, bodies, or faces from the work area.
- Optional:
Under
Direction 1, select a linear edge or axis to
create to set the direction for the pattern.
 A preview appears in the
work area.
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To set the spacing between each pattern instance, select
Instance spacing.
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To set a distance between each pattern instance, enter a value
in
Spacing.
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To reverse the direction, click
.
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To create multiple instances of the pattern, enter a value in
Number of instances.
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To set the total distance of the pattern, select
Pattern length.
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To set a distance between each pattern instance, enter a value
in
Length.
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To reverse the direction, click
.
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To create multiple instances of the pattern, enter a value in
Number of instances.
- Optional:
Under
Direction 2, select a linear edge or axis to
create the pattern in a second linear direction.

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To set the spacing between each pattern instance, select
Instance spacing.
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To set a distance between each pattern instance, enter a value
in
Spacing.
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To reverse the direction, click
.
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To create multiple instances of the pattern, enter a value in
Number of instances.
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To set the total distance of the pattern, select
Pattern length.
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To set a distance between each pattern instance, enter a value
in
Length.
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To reverse the direction, click
.
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To create multiple instances of the pattern, enter a value in
Number of instances.
- Optional:
You can change or review the feature pattern options at the top of
Linear Pattern dialog box.
Option | Description |
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Array. Creates the pattern of all
the possible instances in the form of rectangular array.
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Perimeter. Creates the pattern of
all the instances along the path that outlines the pattern. |
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Primary. Creates the pattern of all
the instances in two primary directions. |
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Under
Advanced, select one of the following:
Note:
Geometry pattern and
Feature pattern options are not available
when
Body selection is selected.
- Geometry pattern: Creates the pattern
using only the geometry of the feature.
- Feature pattern: Creates the pattern
using the feature definition of that geometry.
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You can perform following optional steps:
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Select one of the following:
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To place the selected feature at the pattern center, select
Symmetry.
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To skip creation of a specific instance, select
Skip instances.
The white dots appear on each instance. You can click a dot to
skip particular instance from the pattern.
- Optional:
Click
Quick preview to display the preview without
Boolean operations for faster results.
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Click
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