topic Re: Rectangular pattern doesn't follow path in Inventor Forum

Rectangular pattern doesn't follow path

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:03:42 GMT

Trying to make a cog belt, but the cogs won't follow the path of the belt. The loop is closed in sketch mode.

Thomas_Savage — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:23:18 GMT

Hello @Anonymous

I have attached your .ipt with the feature following the path.

I will upload a screencast to show you how i done it.

Thomas.

Thomas_Savage — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:31:56 GMT

Screencast of how i created the Rectangular Pattern.

Hope this helps.

Thomas.

Xun.Zhang — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:53:24 GMT

Like it? file was built by Inventor 2018.

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:52:51 GMT

Thank you for your answer, I will accept it as a solution.

Although screen casts have their uses, the crucial point could be briefly expressed:

To pattern on a path, right-click the path and use Select Other, Curve to select the path.

I would never have guessed this without your help. Perhaps a note could be added to the Tooltip.

I understand that screencasts allow you to answer more questions, more quickly, which is much appreciated!

Thomas_Savage — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:57:39 GMT

Hello @Anonymous

Your welcome.

Yes you need to select other, and select the correct path you want.

Thomas.

MervynThomas6723 — Fri, 03 May 2024 17:31:53 GMT

Thank You for the video. Clicking the insert button is what made my patterns deviate from the path.