Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points

[zach.allaun]

The CAM workspace has a pattern type called duplication that will pattern toolpaths based on a source point and selected target points. I've often had a similar need in the CAD workspace, wanting to pattern/duplicate bodies or features based on an irregular layout of points. Is there any existing workflow in Fusion 360 that would accomplish this (and is editable to add/remove points later on)? I've muddled by with simple component/body duplication and the move to point command, but that's not exactly an elegant solution especially with a lot of elements, and it doesn't address features at all.

Appreciate any insight folks can offer.

[g-andresen]

Hi,

try one

günther

[TrippyLighting]

@g-andresen I don't think that's what he's asking for.

In another CAD app that Fusion 360 aggressively tries to compete with, you can define a pattern of random or irregular sketch points and use these points as the location for pattern instances.

In combination with re-usable patterns, this can be an incredibly powerful feature.

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@TrippyLighting wrote:

In another CAD app that Fusion 360 aggressively tries to compete with…

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@zach.allaun 

You will need Autodesk Inventor Professional for this.

[zach.allaun]

@TrippyLighting  hit the nail on the head. I'm hoping for a solution within Fusion 360 in the not-too-distant future.

[kb9ydn]

I was just lamenting the absence of a sketch point based pattern.  Hopefully this will make it into Fusion's feature set one day.

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