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Path Pattern

Repeat a feature along a selected edge or curve.

Edition: Standard+

What it does

Path Pattern repeats a feature along an edge or curve. Spacing = path length ÷ (count − 1).

Where to find it

Model › Features › Path Pattern

Edit Path Pattern (drain holes along a path in a soap dish)
Edit Path Pattern (drain holes along a path in a soap dish)

Steps

  1. Click Path Pattern.
  2. Tick the features in Features to pattern.
  3. Click the edge to use as the path (Path edge).
  4. Enter the Count and click OK.
Option Default Meaning
Features to pattern – The features to repeat
Path edge – The edge/curve used as the path
Count 4 Number of instances

Note: When you edit a Path Pattern later, it asks for the spacing directly.

Note: The command box is floating (it does not lock the screen). Drag its title bar to move it. The preview updates immediately when you change a value. OK saves one Undo step. Cancel, ✕ or Esc cancels. If the conditions are not complete, the OK button is grey and an orange message tells you what to select.