Circular Pattern 1

[canyonreid]

How do I create a circular patter without rotating the feature with respect to it's center line? I have a slot and want to maintain the horizontal orientation, but have a circular pattern.

Thank you!

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Create a sketch using points placed around the axis, and then use a Sketch Driven Pattern.

 

[takedownca]

I believe a curve driven pattern using a circle for the curve would work as well. Also, if you're using a sketch driven pattern, you may be able to make it more parametric by using a sketch pattern to make the points (this is assuming you can make a sketch pattern of points).

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The Curve Driven Pattern around a circle would be the better method.

 

[GRF]

I did this and had to create a curve driven pattern inside the part. Make sure you make your selection in bodies to pattern or it will not work.