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Curve driven pattern in Assemblies

Curve driven pattern in Assemblies

Curve driven pattern in Assemblies

(OP)
I'm wondering if anybody knows how to get around this problem I have.

I want to create a pattern within an assembly which is driven by a curve sketched in the assembly.

The only assembly patterns available seem to be mirror/circular or linear.

I've attached a screenshot to give an idea of

RE: Curve driven pattern in Assemblies

You're going to have to cheat a bit.  Curve Driven Patterns aren't available in assemblies.  You can do a feature driven pattern.  If you save your curve with a feature to drive the part pattern as a separate part and then insert it into your assembly, you should be able to get where you need to go.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

RE: Curve driven pattern in Assemblies

(OP)
Thanks Dan.

I've thought about doing it that way, I was just hoping to cut down on the external references.

I've ended up inserting components seperately and using the mate-to-path tool. I've got the desired results :)

I was just shocked that there isn't a pattern-to-curve feature available in solidworks yet.

Cheers
John

RE: Curve driven pattern in Assemblies

It is available, just not in assemblies for whatever reason.  It's probably for our own good...

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

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