Point Pattern Workflow Is Improved
Point pattern workflows are improved when the definition of an alternate origin is required.
User Interface Location: Click Model > Pattern.
Release: Creo Parametric 5.0.0.0
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Point Pattern Workflow Is ImprovedWhat is the benefit of this enhancement?
When the definition of an alternate origin is required, point pattern workflows for feature patterns are improved, such as in the examples listed below:
• Point pattern of threaded hole features on a slanted surface referencing a point of the point pattern array
• Point pattern of sketch-based features referencing a point of the point pattern array
When you specify the pattern point array during pattern definition, typical alternate origins are automatically detected. In cases where a point in the point array is referenced by the pattern leader, this point is automatically set as the alternate origin reference. The Use alternate origin collector appears on the Pattern tab. Where autodetection applies, you can see that the Use alternate origin collector fills automatically. This enhancement provides a smarter default solution for point pattern workflows and helps you to correctly define the point pattern feature.
Additional Information
Tips: | To learn more about the background of this enhancement and previous issues addressed with this enhancement, see Support article CS152954. |
Limitations: | This workflow only applies to point pattern of features. You may need to explicitly set the Use alternate origin collector for a geometry pattern and a flexible pattern where required. There are no feature references to the point array. |
Does this replace existing functionality? | Creo Parametric 4.0 Pattern user interface. | | Creo Parametric 5.0.0.0 Pattern user interface. The Use alternate origin collector is no longer under Options. | |
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Configuration options associated with this functionality: | None. |
