Creating Circular Patterns using Single Elements

Circular Pattern lets you create circular patterns using single surfacic or volumic elements.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing wireframe or surface elements.
  1. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern in the work area.
  2. Click the Reference element box to select a line, a planar face or surface edge to specify the first direction.
  3. In the Parameters list, select the type of parameters to replicate.

    Important: If you set Instance(s) & total angle or Angular spacing & total angle parameters, note that you cannot define the angle by using formulas.

  4. Select the Crown Definition tab, and select the parameters to define the crown.
  5. Position the instances in relation to the first selected element.
    1. Set the Rotation angle parameter to 30deg.
    2. If enabled, click Radial alignment to clear the option.
    The initially selected element has moved 30deg from its initial location, based on the rotation direction, and all instances are normal to the lines tangent to the circle.
  6. Click OK to create the pattern.
    Important:
    • Patterning User Features (UDFs) is not allowed.
    • You cannot cut nor copy circular patterns, except if they belong to the same body.

 

See Also
Patterning Volumes
Creating Rectangular Patterns using Multiple Elements
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