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From the Sheet Metal section of the action bar, click Rectangular
pattern
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In the Rectangular pattern dialog box, click
Object and from the work area, select an object to pattern.
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Under First direction, click
Reference, and from the work area, select a reference to create a pattern along that direction.
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From the Parameters list, select one of the following:
| Option | Description |
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| Instances & Length |
The spacing between instances depends up on the number of instances and the total
length. |
| Instances & Spacing |
The total length depends up on the number of instances and the spacing value. |
| Spacing & Length |
The number of instances is automatically computed to fit the other
two parameters. |
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Specify the number of Instances to create.
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Specify a value in Spacing to define the space between
the instances.
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Specify a value in Length to define the length between
the instances.
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Click Position
 to symmetrically place the odd instances.
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Click
 to
reverse the direction pattern creation.
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Under Second Direction, click
Reference, and from the work area, select a reference to create a pattern along the second direction.
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From the Parameters list, select the option.
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Specify the values for Instances,
Spacing, Length,
Rotation angle, Position, and direction
for pattern creation.
The Rotation angle option is available for circular
features.
Click  to copy the number of instances from First
Direction.
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Click
 to save
and exit.
Note:
You can use equations for all numeric parameters. Click the dimension text. The dimension
text becomes editable. Type = in the input field, to
open the Equation dialog box and enter a formula or number. For more information, see Equations.
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