Creating Axis Patterns The Axis pattern option can be used to rotationally pattern a feature or group about a selected axis, regardless of their dimensioning scheme.  The Set Angular Extent option within Axis pattern eliminates the need to write a typical "Angle=360/P1" relation to equally space pattern members.

Task 2-35. Create pattern of equally spaced blades.

1. With the Extrude 2 feature still selected, right-click and select Pattern.
   1. Click Datum Axes to enable their display.
   2. Change the pattern type from Dimension to Axis, and select axis A_2.
   3. Drag the pattern spacing handle to 45 to view the effect on the pattern preview dots.
   4. Enter 6 as the number of members in the dashboard.
   5. Click Set Angular Extent in the dashboard.
   6. Click Complete Feature .

Pattern Created

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