Linear Patterns

Use linear patterns to create multiple instances of one or more features that you can space uniformly along one or two linear paths.

Seed feature Linear pattern - two directions
Linear pattern - one direction Linear pattern - two directions

Pattern seed feature only in Direction 2

Pattern instances inherit the visual properties of the original feature when you select Propagate Visual Properties in the PropertyManager.

To create a linear pattern:

  1. Create one or more features to replicate.
  2. Click Linear Pattern (Features toolbar) or Insert > Pattern/Mirror > Linear Pattern.
  3. Set the PropertyManager options.
  4. Click .