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Need Help with Rectangular Pattern

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mns3fa
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Need Help with Rectangular Pattern

Hi,

 

  So I created a 2-d sketch and made it 3-d using sweep.  I'm trying to use the rectangular pattern tool to copy the object 9 times in a certain direction.  I created a line that points in the direction I want, but when I try to click on it, the rectangular pattern tool will not allow me.  Are there any suggestions as to how I can do this?  Thnk you!

 

Sincerely,

Melissa

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JDMather
in reply to: mns3fa

Try selecting Axis rather than sketch line.

Attach your file here if you can't figure it out.


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mns3fa
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Is there a way to draw an axis tangential to a circle?  Whenever I click axis, it puts the axis right through the middle of the circle.  Thanks!

Message 4 of 10
JDMather
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My guess is that you already have an axis - the X, Y or Z axis.

If those are not appropriate then you can use a sketch line to define a new axis.

Attach your ipt file here and end all doubt within minutes (or seconds).


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JDMather
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@mns3fa wrote:

...  I created a line that points in the direction I want,...

 

Sincerely,

Melissa


Did you try clicking on this line to create your axis?

 


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mns3fa
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Here's my file.. I'll try what you suggested while you take a look

Message 7 of 10
mns3fa
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I got it! Thanks for your help!

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JDMather
in reply to: mns3fa

Looking at your file - my guess is the existing X-Axis is what you needed to select.

 

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mns3fa
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Got it.  And is there a way to move a rectangular pattern in a specified direction?  I can't seem to find a way.  If not, how do you create a 2-D sketch that lies at a certain depth in the 3rd dimension?

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mns3fa
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I just want to move the 2nd rectangular pattern in the y-direction

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