To Create a Point Pattern at a Profile End
1. Click
Framework >
Point Pattern. The
Point Pattern dialog box opens.
2. Click
. Under
References the first reference collector is activated and the label
Placement plane appears above it.
3. In the model, select a placement plane for the point pattern, near the profile end. A preview of the point pattern is displayed and the X direction reference collector is activated.
4. If required, in the model select a reference plane for the X direction perpendicular to the desired X direction of the pattern. The Y direction reference collector is activated.
5. If required, in the model select a reference plane for the Y direction perpendicular to the desired Y direction of the pattern.
6. Type values for the dimensions X0, X1, N_X, Y0, Y1, and N_Y.
7. To create a point pattern with holes, select the check box With holes and type a dimension value in the DM box. To change the default hole end surface click the Hole End Surface box and select a plane.
8. To create the point pattern symmetric to the X direction, select the X direction symmetric check box.
9. To create the point pattern symmetric to Y direction, select the Y direction symmetric check box.
10. To create a point pattern using an automatic UDF definition of holes in parts that are attached to the profile, select the With automatic UDF attachment hole check box, and type a value for the attach hole depth in the T box.
11. Click one of the options listed below to continue:
◦ OK to complete point pattern creation and close the dialog box.
◦ Repeat to complete point pattern creation without closing the dialog box and continue with creating another point pattern.
◦ Cancel to cancel point pattern creation and close the dialog box.