Understanding and applying linear, circular, and fill feature patterns
Feature patterns allow us to duplicate features quickly according to a certain pattern. In this section, we will learn about the linear, circular, and fill patterns. In addition, we will learn how to apply them using the available SOLIDWORKS tools.
Understanding feature patterns
Feature patterns allow us to duplicate features quickly according to a certain pattern. They are similar to sketching patterns, which we covered in Chapter 4, Special Sketching Commands. However, with feature patterns, we can build patterns of features and bodies rather than patterns of sketch entities. In this section, we will cover three types of patterns, as follows:
- Linear pattern: Duplicates features or bodies in a linear fashion.
- Circular pattern: Duplicates features or bodies in a circular fashion.
- Fill pattern: Duplicates features within a set boundary by following a specific pattern. Possible patterns include...
