Problems with Linear Patterns
Problems with Linear Patterns
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Hi
Iam facing some problems while patterning.Here is what happens.
Ive have a Top level assembly with mid level assembly whicjh inturn has a sub assembly.With my top level assembly as active doc,I tried to create a linear pattern of sub assembly.Even selection list components to pattern show sub assembly correctly . On okaying what happens is my mid level assembly gets patterned instead of sub assembly. Is ther any other way to pattern a component like this with my top level assembly as active doc.
Also is it possible to create a 3D pattern jus like 3D Array what we do in AutoCAD .
Iam facing some problems while patterning.Here is what happens.
Ive have a Top level assembly with mid level assembly whicjh inturn has a sub assembly.With my top level assembly as active doc,I tried to create a linear pattern of sub assembly.Even selection list components to pattern show sub assembly correctly . On okaying what happens is my mid level assembly gets patterned instead of sub assembly. Is ther any other way to pattern a component like this with my top level assembly as active doc.
Also is it possible to create a 3D pattern jus like 3D Array what we do in AutoCAD .
Senthil Kumar.E (B.E Mechanical)
senthile@geometricsoftware.com






RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
To overcome this, simply reinsert your sub-subassembly and pattern off the newly inserted subassembly. This will probably work fine.
For a 3D pattern, I would think you could create a linear pattern on one plane, then repeat it by switching axes to create any pattern you like--polar or rectangular.
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com
RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
Senthil Kumar.E (B.E Mechanical)
senthile@geometricsoftware.com
RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
we can pattern in x,y and z directions in single step using autocad(3d array) or 3dstudio max4.
these above softwares r nonfeature based and nonparametric.
but i don't think , it is posible to do in single step in solidworks.
may be i'm wrong. upto my knowledge it is not posiible using single step to do x,y and z directions patterning.
for this i think u have to develope SolidWorks-API program to pattern 3 directions using single step.
expecting comments...
thanks,
regards,
Murugan.S
Design Engineer,
GlobalSoft Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi, INDIA.
murugan_subham@yahoo.com
RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
When you copy or array a sub-assy in your Mid Level Assy you must have your Mid Level Assy in Edit mode.
As for doing the 3D array in one step.....don't be so lazy.
Theophilus
When, or before, you select your part in the exploded view step, ensure that the "component part only" switch is selected. (bottom RH corner of dialogue box)
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RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
Thanks for the tip. An old hold-over from SW '97 like so many of the things I already do. I often miss the new features that relieve little frustrations.
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com
RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
Let me put it this way. For the sake of one extra step for something that only a small percentage of SW users use - some of the time, why would they dedicate precious development budget to it rather than to really new capabilities or enhancements that more people need?
P.S. Sorry mate, too much typing for little ol' me - all that upper an' lower case stuff too gets my fingers all twisted, I'm wearing out my backspace key doing corrections - had to abreviate you to GBL - no offence intended
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RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
I have to agree with GBL, but I will be the kinder voice
Me...Unkind...???? Well, OK it wouldnt be the first time I have been accused of being too ouspoken, but no offence was intended, just my way of trying to bring some humour in. I think I must have upset someone else in this forum as one of the three votes for my FAQ559-863 on Line Scales was a 1.
As for the name abbreviation....no offence taken. As long as the right name goes on my paycheque I don't care what I'm called.
BTW it should be CBL, & you know you could always copy & paste the name to save your poor tired fingers
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RE: Problems with Linear Patterns
I was - and he did. So at least I didn't get coal.....
OK, OK, It's a reference to my holiday sig. "Be naughty - Save Santa a trip..."