Do you know what I mean? rotate the location of the feature but the patterned features remain at the same orientation as the original feature. Is there a way? Using 2005.
thanks, Jeff
Circular Pattern without features rotating?
Feb 04, 2005
8 Replies
How about a sketch-driven pattern? Use circular step-and-repeat in the pattern sketch to create the circular pattern.
Another way could easily be better, since the step-and-repeat tools can't be driven by equations or design taables, and are a general nuisance.
You know I swear there was an option for that. Apparently not. It IS available in AutoCAD.
Corey
I tried it. It rotates the sketch entities as well. (unless I'm not seeing an option somewhere).
Try aga Make a point sketch, and do a Circular Step and Repeat. Close the sketch.
Now create the feature you want to array.
Then pick Insert -> Pattern/Mirror -> Sketch Driven Pattern, pick your feature and your previous sketch....
Steve R.
Thanks for clearing me up.
Oh I misunderstood Dale's instructions. I created a profile of the feature and then did a Circular Step & Repeat. I will try again. Thanks. Jeff
Look up Curve Driven Pattern - that's where it is.
WT
Thanks Wayne,
that's the ticket.
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