Creating a Linear Pattern

You can create a linear pattern by duplicating a shape.

Patterns are recognized as such. All elements in a pattern are identical. You can edit both the pattern itself and its geometry. If a pattern cannot be created, multiple copies of the selected geometry or shape, for example a face, are made.

Select the element that you want to pattern and click Linear Pattern .
Three rectangular shapes located at an equal distance from each other are created.

The Selection panel lets you:

Define the number of instances

Define the spacing between the pattern elements. Note that you can also use the manipulators to define the spacing.
Customize the pattern direction using X, Y, and Z

 

See Also
Editing Patterns