The cosmetic pattern feature allows you to cosmetically define and display patterns of holes instead of showing fully-tessellated solid models. Rebuild time is greatly reduced because pattern geometry is only cosmetic.
You can apply cosmetic patterns only to planar, parallel faces.
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You can view cosmetic patterns in drawings with shaded views while RealView is on.
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To create cosmetic patterns: