Irregular Pattern (Array)
Irregular Pattern (Array)
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hi
in 7.5 i am trying to create a pattern that has an irregular shape, ie along a curve/spline. i am trying to put as example a pattern of bosses at a distance along a curve. the boss has a rib which must remain perpendicular to the driving curve. i would like to use "instance geometry" but the option of "along path" does not give me all the options as if i used "point set". the number of positions can change(length). any suggestions would be helpful.
in 7.5 i am trying to create a pattern that has an irregular shape, ie along a curve/spline. i am trying to put as example a pattern of bosses at a distance along a curve. the boss has a rib which must remain perpendicular to the driving curve. i would like to use "instance geometry" but the option of "along path" does not give me all the options as if i used "point set". the number of positions can change(length). any suggestions would be helpful.
Scott Copeland
Design Engineer
Persego Int'l
www.persego.com





RE: Irregular Pattern (Array)
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RE: Irregular Pattern (Array)
yes that works, however the instance geometry does not give me the distance option. this is what i was looking for. the requirement that i have is for the geometry to be placed at a specific dimension along the curve. i do like the fact that the instanced geometry stays normal to the curve. i think my only option is to make a template or udf and bring the geometry in individually and place accordingly.
Scott Copeland
Design Engineer
Persego Int'l
www.persego.com
RE: Irregular Pattern (Array)
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.