Circular Component Pattern PropertyManager

Use the Circular Pattern PropertyManager to pattern components.

To open this PropertyManager:

Click Linear Component Pattern > Circular Component Pattern (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Component Pattern > Circular Pattern.

Some fields that accept numeric input allow you to create an equation by entering = (equal sign) and selecting global variables, functions, and file properties from a list.

Direction 1

  Pattern Axis Select an entity in the graphics area:
  • Circular edge or sketch line
  • Linear edge or sketch line
  • Cylindrical face or surface
  • Revolved face or surface
The pattern is created around this axis. Click Reverse Direction to change the direction of the circular pattern.
Angle Specifies the angle between each instance.
Number of Instances Specifies the number of instances of the seed feature.
  Equal spacing Sets Angle to 360°.

Direction 2

  Direction 2 Enables Direction 2 options.
  Symmetric Creates a symmetrical pattern from the seed feature.
  Equal spacing Sets Angle to 360°.
Angle Specifies the angle between each instance.
Number of Instances Specifies the number of instances of the seed feature.

Components to Pattern

Components to Pattern Specifies the seed components,

Instances to Skip

Instances to Skip Skips the pattern instances that you select in the graphics area. The pointer changes to when you hover over each pattern instance. Click to select a pattern instance. The coordinates of the pattern instance appear. To restore a pattern instance, click the instance again.

Options

Synchronize movement of flexible subassembly components Moves components in the patterned instances when you move components in the seed flexible subassembly, and vice versa.

This option is useful when you pattern flexible subassemblies.