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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 - one direction

Linear pattern - two directions

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.

  1. Click Linear Pattern on the Features toolbar, or Insert, Pattern/Mirror, Linear Pattern.

  1. Set the PropertyManager options.

  2. Click OK .

Related Topics

Circular Patterns

Pattern and Mirror Overview



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