Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
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Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to Pattern a diamond shape across a sherical surface with the pattern being offset from perimeter of the part. Current working technique goes something like this... I convert the sperical shape on a sketch then offset the converted edge at some distance x. The I pattern the diamond across the shape and manually go in and trim everything with in this border. Two things happen, the sketch gets so huge AutoSolve shuts off. And the pattern is no longer parametrically based. Trimming the dimond pattern within this shape is extremly time consuming. Any Ideas?
I'm trying to Pattern a diamond shape across a sherical surface with the pattern being offset from perimeter of the part. Current working technique goes something like this... I convert the sperical shape on a sketch then offset the converted edge at some distance x. The I pattern the diamond across the shape and manually go in and trim everything with in this border. Two things happen, the sketch gets so huge AutoSolve shuts off. And the pattern is no longer parametrically based. Trimming the dimond pattern within this shape is extremly time consuming. Any Ideas?






RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
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Best Regards,
Jon
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Solidworks 2005 SP2.0
RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
I heard about this enhancement from my SWX reseller. I'm envious because I'm stuck in 04 land. I'm trying to sell idea to management to reup the service contract to get 05 and 06. SWX05 also has spline offset which I really like and the new boundry pattern feature would be extremly helpful would be helpful, also.
Thanks All.
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RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
There is a offset spline in SW05?? I know there is a Fit Spline tool but not Offset. You can however offset a spline as long as that spline geometry is in a seperate sketch. Try it!
Best Regards,
Jon
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Solidworks 2005 SP2.0
RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
Making the best use of this Forum. FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions. FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of. FAQ559-520
RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
Thanks for the article you posted. I wasn't aware of that enhancement. I guess I can stop doing it the hard way. But for you you can use my above method to offset a spline in SW2004.
Best Regards,
Jon
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Solidworks 2005 SP2.0
RE: Complex Diamond Pattern on a sperical surface
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