Creating Rectangular Patterns using Single Elements

Rectangular Pattern lets you create rectangular patterns using single surfacing or volumic elements. For this you need to define a 2-axis system using two directions.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing wireframe, surface or volumic elements.
  1. In the work area, select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.
  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.
  4. In the Instance(s) box, set the duplication parameters by choosing the number of instances.
  5. In the Spacing box, enter the spacing between instances or enter the total length of the zone filled with instances in the Length box.

    For each of these cases only two boxes are active, allowing you to define the correct value.

    Important: If you set Instance(s) & Length or Spacing & Length parameters, note that you cannot define the length by using formulas.
  6. Select the Second Direction tab to define the same parameters along a second direction.
  7. Optional: Click to synchronize the number of instances in both directions.
  8. Click OK.
    Important:
    • Patterning User Features (UDFs) is not allowed.
    • You cannot cut nor copy rectangular patterns, except if they belong to the same body.

 

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