Patterns around a table

[Anonymous]

I have a circular shape (a table) and would like to do a pattern of circles around the edge in a 0.02 radius deduction. So, that the circles decrease in .02 sizes around the table. I don't want the same radius. The closest pic I could find was this image below. Thanks.

[etfrench]

The hard way:

1. Do a pattern of a row of circles.
2. Delete the pattern constraint.
3. Dimension each circle.
4. Repeat for each row.

I can't think of an easy way unless you create a script using the API.

[Anonymous]

I will try that. I figure API might be an option but haven't looked into it yet. Thank you for your post.

[chrisplyler]

You will have to dim each hole separately. The pattern cannot have separate values.

But something to make it easier might be to set a user parameter "dr" equal to 0.02", and then dim each successive hole as <click on prior hole dim> - dr so as you go around the table it's quick and easy. Plus then you could change the reduction value all around the table with one parameter change.