Circular Pattern problem
Circular Pattern problem
(OP)
My model has 12 holes evenly spaced around its periphery (think of a flying saucer kind of thing). These holes have threads for inserts, and the insert itself has threads. All the threads are true form (helix and sweep a profile). Because the insert is "semi-permanent" I revolved a profile to make it but did not merge it. I want it to show as a separate item.
Now, in trying to pattern this whole mixture I am stopped at the revolved part... I am assuming... due to the error message "Only merged features may be patterned. If appropriate, make a pattern of the bodies instead"
In the Circular Pattern dialog box there is a drop down for "Bodies to Pattern"... but trying to place my revolved part in there does not work.
So..my question is... is my assumption that because I did not merge this part I can not pattern it?... Or is there something else stopping me?
Thanks for your time
Ralph
Now, in trying to pattern this whole mixture I am stopped at the revolved part... I am assuming... due to the error message "Only merged features may be patterned. If appropriate, make a pattern of the bodies instead"
In the Circular Pattern dialog box there is a drop down for "Bodies to Pattern"... but trying to place my revolved part in there does not work.
So..my question is... is my assumption that because I did not merge this part I can not pattern it?... Or is there something else stopping me?
Thanks for your time
Ralph






RE: Circular Pattern problem
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RE: Circular Pattern problem
In the Circular Pattern Property Manager, expand the "Options" box and select "Geometry Pattern"
RE: Circular Pattern problem