Patterning Volumes

You can create patterns on a volume.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:

This capability is only available with the Generative Shape Optimizer product.

Related Topics
Creating Rectangular Patterns
Creating Circular Patterns
Creating User Patterns

Create Rectangular Patterns on a Volume

You can create rectangular patterns on a volume.

  1. Click Rectangular Pattern .

  2. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.

    The Rectangular Pattern Definition dialog box appears.

  3. Click the Reference element field and select a direction to specify the first direction of creation.

  4. Set the duplication parameters by choosing the number of instances, the spacing between instances, or the total length of the zone filled with instances.



  5. Click OK to create the pattern.



Create Circular Patterns on a Volume

You can create circular patterns on a volume.

  1. Click Circular Pattern .

  2. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.

    The Circular Pattern Definition dialog box appears.

  3. Click the Reference element field and select a direction to specify the first direction of creation.

  4. Define the Axial Reference by choosing the Parameters type:



  5. Click OK to create the pattern.



Create User Patterns on a Volume

You can create user patterns on a volume.

  1. Click User Pattern .

  2. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.

    The User Pattern Definition dialog box appears.

  3. Select the sketch needed to position the pattern and click Preview.



  4. Click OK to create the pattern.