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Rotational Dimension Patterns

The Pattern Tool is used to create all pattern types.  You can create a pattern of a feature or group by using the Dimension option, and selecting an angular dimension to increment.

Task 2-31. Create a rotational dimension pattern of the THRU_HOLE.

  1. With the THRU_HOLE still selected, start the Pattern Tool from the feature toolbar.
    1. Select the 45 dimension, and enter 90 as the increment.
    2. Enter 4 as the number of members in the dashboard.
    3. Click Complete Feature .

 

THRU_HOLE Patterned

  1. Select the C-BORE, right-click and select Pattern.
    1. Notice that Reference is selected as the type.
    2. Click Complete Feature .

 

C-BORE Reference Patterned

Tip
Instead of creating a reference pattern, you can also quickly group the two hole features and pattern the group.

  1. Click Save from the main toolbar, and click OK.
  2. Click File > Close Window .
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