Alibre Design

Chapter 4 - Sketching4.5.7 Creating Sketch Figure PatternsYou can create linear and radial patterns of an existing sketch figure. Linear patternscan be created in one and two directions.‣ To create a linear pattern in one direction:1. From the Sketch menu, select Repeat > Linear. The Linear Repeat dialog boxappears.2. Select the figure to be patterned.3. Select the linear path for the first pattern direction. Lines, reference lines, axes,and edges can be used as the linear path.4. Enter the appropriate value in the Copies field; this value includes the originalfigure.5. Enter the appropriate Spacing value that controls the distance between eachfigure in the pattern.6. If necessary, select the Change Direction option.7. Click OK to create the pattern.84