Defining a Linear Multi-Instantiation

You can define component duplication as many times as you wish in the direction of your choice.

Before you begin: Open an assembly.
  1. Select a component in the tree.
  2. From the Authoring section of the action bar, click Define Multi-Instantiation .
  3. Keep the Instances & Spacing parameters option as specified, and enter 3 in the number of instances and 90 mm for the spacing value between each component.
  4. To define the direction of creation, check X axis.

    Tip:

    Alternatively, to define a direction, select a line, an axis or an edge in the 3D area. The coordinates appear in the Result box.

    Clicking Reverse reverses the direction.

    The application shows a preview of the new components:



  5. Make sure Define as Default option is on. If so, the parameters you have just defined are saved and will be reused by the Fast Multi-Instantiation command.
  6. Click OK to create the components.
    Three additional components are created in the X direction.



    They are also identified in the tree.

    Important: The Apply executes the command but the dialog box remains open to let you repeat the operation.