Pattern Split Lines?
Pattern Split Lines?
(OP)
I thought it would be possible to linear pattern a split line, but I guess not? If this is possible, what's the trick (SW03 SP3.1)?
I am trying to model diagnol red & white reflective conspicuity tape (C2), and I want the alternating bands to show in the part model. I thought I could use a split line to "slice-up" my part so I can apply colors to the alternating surfaces without having to insert a bunch of split lines (I just want to linear pattern it).
Are there some other suggestions on how to do this with using PW and decals?
I am trying to model diagnol red & white reflective conspicuity tape (C2), and I want the alternating bands to show in the part model. I thought I could use a split line to "slice-up" my part so I can apply colors to the alternating surfaces without having to insert a bunch of split lines (I just want to linear pattern it).
Are there some other suggestions on how to do this with using PW and decals?
Ray Reynolds
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RE: Pattern Split Lines?
RE: Pattern Split Lines?
I thought you were onto something Tick, but I keep getting the error Split Line1: The sketch has more than one open contour.
I've managed to just insert the 9 required split lines to make this part. No big deal this time around, but I wouldn't want to do more than this.
Ray Reynolds
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RE: Pattern Split Lines?
You can have a single contour that crosses over the face several times.
Extend the patterned sketch lines past the edges of the face, and connect the ends.
You might even make a small sawtooth-like contour and pattern that so they all connect into a single contour.
RE: Pattern Split Lines?
Ray Reynolds
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Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977
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RE: Pattern Split Lines?
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RE: Pattern Split Lines?
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Rashmin
RE: Pattern Split Lines?
Timelord
RE: Pattern Split Lines?
Having said that, here is what I do whenever I want to define a whole bunch of stuff to drive separate features from one sketch (including multiple split lines - hey, I have to do it too). I make the one sketch. I highlite everything EXCEPT what is required for the first feature and turn them into construction goemetry. I "Show" the sketch. Then in each subsequent feature's sketch I just do a quick convert entity on those bits of construction geometry I need. It is really pretty quick and everything is still driven from the one sketch. It is also easier to edit the individual features without having to re-compute the whole thing in one go (think about the cross checking required in a general case of your multi-split line!!). Plus you only have to figure out one failure at a time if there is a problem. You could also make the first sketch entirely construction and go from there - just hide it after you're done. To be honest that is probably cleaner and I sometimes do it that way.
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