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==Description== <!--T:2-->
==Description== <!--T:2-->


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The '''Linear pattern''' tool creates evenly spaced copies of a feature in a linear direction. Starting with v0.17, it can pattern multiple features.
The {{KEY|[[File:PartDesign_LinearPattern.svg|24px]] '''LinearPattern'''}} tool creates evenly spaced copies of a feature in a linear direction. As of {{VersionPlus|0.17}} the Linear pattern tool can pattern multiple features.


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''Above: An L-shaped pad (B) made on top of a base pad (A, also referred to as ''support'') is used for a linear pattern. The result (C) is shown on the right.''
''Above: An L-shaped pad (B) made on top of a base pad (A, also referred to as ''support'') is used for a linear pattern. The result (C) is shown on the right.''


==How to use == <!--T:6-->
==Usage== <!--T:6-->


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To create a pattern:
# Select the feature(s) to be patterned. Alternatively, the feature can be selected from a dialogue after step 2.
# Select the feature ({{Version|0.19}} or several features) to be patterned.
#: <span style="font-size:x-small;color:blue;">v0.16 and below</span> Only a single feature can be selected, and it must be the last one at the bottom of the feature tree.
# Press the {{KEY|[[File:PartDesign LinearPattern.png|24px]] '''LinearPattern'''}} button.
# Press the {{KEY|[[File:PartDesign_LinearPattern.svg|24px]] '''LinearPattern'''}} button.
# Define the '''Direction'''. See [[#Options|Options]].
# <span style="font-size:x-small;color:green;">v0.17 and above</span> Press {{KEY|Add feature}} to add a feature to be patterned. The feature must be visible in the 3D view:
# Define the '''Length''' (distance) between the last copied occurrence and the original feature.
# Set the number of '''Occurrences'''.
# If you have several features in the pattern, their order can be important, see for example the image in the [[PartDesign_PolarPattern#Usage|PolarPattern feature]]. {{Version|0.19}} You can change the order by dragging the feature in the list and you will see the result immediately as preview.
# Press {{KEY|OK}}.

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To add or remove features from an existing pattern:
# Press {{KEY|Add feature}} to add a feature to be patterned. The feature must be visible in the [[3D_view|3D view]]:
## Switch to the Model tree;
## Switch to the Model tree;
## Select in the tree the feature to be added and press {{KEY|spacebar}} to make it visible in the 3D view;
## Select in the tree the feature to be added and press {{KEY|Space}} to make it visible in the [[3D_view|3D view]];
## Switch back to the Tasks panel;
## Switch back to the Tasks panel;
## Select the feature in the 3D view; it will be added to the list.
## Select the feature in the 3D view; it will be added to the list.
## Repeat to add other features.
## Repeat to add other features.
# <span style="font-size:x-small;color:green;">v0.17 and above</span> Press {{KEY|Remove feature}} to remove a feature from the list, or right-click on the feature in the list and select ''Remove''.
# Press {{KEY|Remove feature}} to remove a feature from the list, or right-click on the feature in the list and select {{Button|Remove}}
# Define the Direction. See [[#Options|Options]].
# Define the Length (distance) between the last copied occurrence and the original feature.
# Set the number of occurrences.
# Press {{KEY|OK}} .


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<span style="font-size:x-small;color:green;">v0.17 and above</span> Uses the normal axis of the sketch for direction.
{{VersionPlus|0.17}} Uses the normal axis of the sketch for direction.


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<span style="font-size:x-small;color:green;">v0.17 and above</span> Select one of the Body Origin's standard axis (X, Y or Z) as direction.
{{VersionPlus|0.17}} Select one of the Body Origin's standard axis (X, Y or Z) as direction.
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* Pattern shapes may not overlap one another except for the special case of only two occurrences (original plus one copy)
* Pattern shapes may not overlap one another except for the special case of only two occurrences (original plus one copy)
* Any pattern shapes that do not overlap the original's support will be excluded. This ensures that a PartDesign feature always consists of a single, connected solid
* Any pattern shapes that do not overlap the original's support will be excluded. This ensures that a PartDesign feature always consists of a single, connected solid
* The PartDesign patterns are not yet as optimized as their Draft counterparts. So for a bigger number of instances [[Draft_Array|Draft array]] is currently the way to go.
* Only works with additive and subtractive features
* For further limitations, see the [[PartDesign_Mirrored|mirrored feature]]
* For further limitations, see the [[PartDesign_Mirrored|mirrored feature]]
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Revision as of 17:12, 2 January 2021

PartDesign LinearPattern

Menu location
PartDesign → LinearPattern
Workbenches
PartDesign
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The LinearPattern tool creates evenly spaced copies of a feature in a linear direction. As of version 0.17 and above the Linear pattern tool can pattern multiple features.

Above: An L-shaped pad (B) made on top of a base pad (A, also referred to as support) is used for a linear pattern. The result (C) is shown on the right.

Usage

To create a pattern:

  1. Select the feature (introduced in version 0.19 or several features) to be patterned.
  2. Press the LinearPattern button.
  3. Define the Direction. See Options.
  4. Define the Length (distance) between the last copied occurrence and the original feature.
  5. Set the number of Occurrences.
  6. If you have several features in the pattern, their order can be important, see for example the image in the PolarPattern feature. introduced in version 0.19 You can change the order by dragging the feature in the list and you will see the result immediately as preview.
  7. Press OK.

To add or remove features from an existing pattern:

  1. Press Add feature to add a feature to be patterned. The feature must be visible in the 3D view:
    1. Switch to the Model tree;
    2. Select in the tree the feature to be added and press Space to make it visible in the 3D view;
    3. Switch back to the Tasks panel;
    4. Select the feature in the 3D view; it will be added to the list.
    5. Repeat to add other features.
  2. Press Remove feature to remove a feature from the list, or right-click on the feature in the list and select Remove

Options

LinearPattern parameters in v0.16 and below.
LinearPattern parameters in v0.17 and above.

Direction

When creating a linear pattern feature, the LinearPattern parameters dialogue offers different ways of specifying the pattern direction.

Horizontal sketch axis

Uses the horizontal axis of the sketch for direction.

Vertical sketch axis

Uses the vertical axis of the sketch for direction.

Normal sketch axis

version 0.17 and above Uses the normal axis of the sketch for direction.

Select reference...

Allows you to select either a DatumLine or an edge of an object or a line of a sketch to use for direction.

Custom Sketch Axis

If the sketch which defines the feature to be patterned also contains a construction line (or lines), then the drop down list will contain one custom sketch axis for each construction line. The first construction line will be labelled Sketch axis 0.

Base (X/Y/Z) axis

version 0.17 and above Select one of the Body Origin's standard axis (X, Y or Z) as direction.

Limitations

  • Pattern shapes may not overlap one another except for the special case of only two occurrences (original plus one copy)
  • Any pattern shapes that do not overlap the original's support will be excluded. This ensures that a PartDesign feature always consists of a single, connected solid
  • The PartDesign patterns are not yet as optimized as their Draft counterparts. So for a bigger number of instances Draft array is currently the way to go.
  • For further limitations, see the mirrored feature