Pattern Text

[dakeb]

Hi,

In modelling I have a plate with a pattern of holes in it. I want to create text for the first hole, and then pattern it to all the other holes but be able to modify the text at each instance.

Can this be done?

Thanks

David

 

[dgallup]

Yes if you can write a relation for the text. In the case of the month number on the date code dial in the attached picture, the sketch containing the text uses a parameter "month_text" for the text and the parameter is controlled by this relation:

month=12-kd6/30
month_text=ITOS(MONTH)

kd6 is an angle of rotation.

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[dakeb]

Wouldn't I need to change the parameter 20 times if I have 20 different texts patterned? Can that be done in a pattern table?

 

[dgallup]

Yes, the parameter has to change for each instance. It has to be something that can change in the sketch. I don't think that can be done as a pattern. The relations above are sketch relations. I suppose you could have an incrementing parameter and then a bunch of if then relations to set the value for the text string.

What sort of text strings do you need.

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[dakeb]

Mainly engraved port labelling and numbering for hydraulic tubes, i.e. strings and numbers.

It sounds like it is quicker to do this longhand with a cosmetic sketch with notes constrained to each hole. That's a pain. A reference pattern would have been great, then I could have simply changed the text without having to constrain every instance.

I suppose the best way in the circumstances is to reference pattern some datum points and then attach each note to one of those in a single sketch.

Thanks

Dave