About Direction Patterns
Use the Direction pattern to add pattern members in one or two selected directions. In the Direction pattern, you can drag the placement handle in each direction to adjust the distance between pattern members or to flip the pattern in the opposite direction.
While creating or redefining the Direction pattern, you can vary the following items:
• Spacing in each direction—Drag each placement handle to adjust spacing, or type the increment in the tab text box.
• Number of pattern members in each direction—Type the number of members in the tab text box or edit it by double-clicking in the graphics window.
• Feature dimensions—You can vary dimensions of the patterned feature by using the Dimensions tab. For example, you can vary the hole diameter or depth.
• Skip pattern members—To skip a pattern member, click the black dot identifying that pattern member. The black dot turns white. To restore the member, click the white dot.
• 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 text box.