Pattern in assembly mode.

[tinhman]

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

 

[bmlkidd]

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

 

[tinhman]

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

 

[KENAT]

Your other option is if the sub assemblies mate to a pattern of features in another part in the assembly, just relate to that pattern.

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[kjoiner]

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