ParametersThe Parameters box lets you choose the type of parameters you wish to specify so that the application will be able to compute the location of the items copied. These parameters are:
If you set Instances & total angle or Angular spacing & total angleparameters, note that you cannot define the total angle when using formulas. Reference DirectionTo define a direction, you can select an edge, a line, a planar face or a plane. After selecting an edge, a line or a planar face, if necessary, you can also select a point to define the rotation center. If you select a plane, selecting a point is mandatory. Contextual commands creating the reference elements you need are available from the Reference element box:
If you create any of these elements, the application then displays the corresponding icon next to the Reference element box. Clicking this icon enables you to edit the element. Keeping SpecificationsSelecting Keep specifications creates instances with the Up to Next (Up to Last, Up to Plane or Up to Surface) limit defined for the original feature. When limiting surfaces are not planar, consequently instances have different lengths.
Circle SpacingThis figure will help you define your parameters:
Rotation of InstancesThe Radial alignment of instances option allows you to define the instance orientations. If the option is selected, all instances have the same orientation
as the original feature.
Pattern RepresentationSimplified representation lightens the pattern geometry. What you need to do is just select the option and double-click the instances you do not want to see. The instances are then represented in dashed lines during the pattern definition and then are no longer visible after validating the pattern creation. This option is particularly used for patterns including a large number of instances. |