How do I remove origin planes from a pattern?

[awatt]

When creating a pattern in a part, (and perhaps an assembly as well) if an origin plane is selected as a feature to pattern, it seems to be there permanently.  Has anyone found a way to remove one after the pattern has been created?

[YannickEnrico · Accepted solution]

You should be able to click on the arrow near the pattern and see the patterned instances and then turn them off individually. 

[awatt]

Thank you.  That's what I've done for now.

But I don't want them OFF.  I want them GONE.  As in, not part of the pattern lurking in the background using system resources and waiting for someone to accidentally turn them on again.

[YannickEnrico]

Oh. Just reopen the pattern and deselect the origin plane by holding CTRL while clicking on the plane. 

[YannickEnrico]

After testing I can confirm you cannot click on the actual plane to deselect it. You can click it in the browser, though

[awatt]

That wasn't working, but I've found the problem.

If the origin plane isn't visible, you can't de-select it.  A highlight appears while you're editing the pattern, but it can't be selected. (facepalm)

Thanks for your help.

[YannickEnrico]

Ah. That makes sense 🙂 Visible or not, you can always click it in the browser, though! 🙂