patterned features centered on origin
patterned features centered on origin
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I have to model a part that has a feature repeated in a single-direction linear pattern 4, 5, 6, or 7 times depending on the configuration. In all configurations the pattern must be centered on the part's origin. Does anyone know how to do this?
Chris Montgomery
Mechanical Engineer






RE: patterned features centered on origin
Jeff Mowry
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RE: patterned features centered on origin
Basic examples:
qty_of_features = {Width_of_part/feature_width} rounded down
and
start_position_from_edge = {width_of_part/[qty_of_features*feature_width]}/2
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RE: patterned features centered on origin
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
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RE: patterned features centered on origin
Six pockets, each with a pair of c'bored holes, are shown. The assembly containing loading_rack.SLDPRT will mate a part into each of the pockets. I want to be able to toggle between 4, 5, 6, and 7 pockets using configurations. I want to toggle the assembly likewise, with each pocket filled.
Thanks for looking into this for me.
Chris Montgomery
Mechanical Engineer
RE: patterned features centered on origin
Maybe someone with SW05 will be able to help you.
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Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
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RE: patterned features centered on origin
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RE: patterned features centered on origin
RE: patterned features centered on origin
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site
RE: patterned features centered on origin
where:
x = dim from edge to first hole
L = length of part
Pdist = pattern distance
Pinst = # of pattern instances (change this dim per config)
basic algebra