Controlling Linear Patterns with Reference Geometry

You can control linear patterns using reference geometry, such as vertices, edges, faces, or planes, to indicate how far you want to generate the pattern, and to designate the number of instances and spacing between instances.

1. Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\parts\slotted_channel.sldprt.
2. Click Linear Pattern (Features toolbar) or Insert > Pattern/Mirror > Linear Pattern.
3. In the graphics area, select CSK SLOT for M4 SFHCS1 for Features to Pattern .
4. In the PropertyManager, under Direction 1:
   1. For Pattern Direction, select the edge shown.
      
      
   2. Select Up to reference.

      With this option you can set the offset distance of the patterned feature/body from the selected reference.

   3. For Reference Geometry , select the face shown.
      
      
   4. Set Offset distance to 0.
   5. Set Spacing to 25.
5. Click .