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About Axis Patterns in Creo Flexible Modeling
Use an axis pattern to create a pattern by revolving a feature around an axis. You can place members in two directions:
Angular (first direction)—Pattern members are revolved around the axis. The default axis pattern places members equally spaced in the counterclockwise direction.
Radial (second direction)—Pattern members are added in the radial direction.
There are two ways to place pattern members in the angular direction:
Specify the number of members, including the first member, and the distance between the members (increment).
Specify the angular extent and the number of members, including the first member. The range for the angular extent is from -360° to +360°. Pattern members are equally spaced within the specified angular extent. For example, the figure shows an angular extent of 90° and five pattern members.
While creating or redefining the axis pattern, you can vary the following items:
Spacing in the angular direction—Drag the placement handle in the angular direction or type a value for the increment.
Spacing in the radial direction—Drag the placement handle in the radial direction or type a value for the increment.
Number of pattern members in each direction—Type the number of members.
The angular extent of the members—Type a value for the angular extent.
Direction of pattern members—To change the direction of the pattern, drag the placement handle in the opposite direction, click , or type a negative number for the increment in the tab text box.