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Pattern in assembly mode.

Pattern in assembly mode.

Pattern in assembly mode.

(OP)
Hi Guys
I wonder how you guys create a pattern for sub. assembly?
for example: i bring in the sub. assembly into the main assembly and i want to have 10 instants in X axis with 5" apart.
Well, in solidworks, i just need to select the parts and tell the software that i need 10 more with 5" apart.
Thanks in advance

RE: Pattern in assembly mode.

Create a sketch on the plane you want the pattern, and then create the pattern within the sketch. Exit sketch mode, select parts to pattern using the sketch as the pattern footprint

RE: Pattern in assembly mode.

(OP)
Thanks.
It is exactly what i am doing, just try to find a faster way to do it.

RE: Pattern in assembly mode.

Tihnman,

If you are merely copying a subassembly, you can use the "move multiple parts" command and copy the subassembly at a specified interval. If you need control over the placement so you can go back and edit the spacing later, using a sketch with a patter is the best way unless you have features in anoter part to use.

Kyle

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