Malcolm Crowe Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Many users will be familiar with creating "Patterns" using the TriBall or perhaps the "Pattern Feature" tool. But another option is using "Sketch Patterns" within 2D Sketches. This is especially useful when used with the "Structured Frame" tool. Attached are a couple of videos demonstrating what's possible. One example uses Parameter Expressions to calculate an "Equal Distance" between Patterned Objects. Whereas the other example uses Parameter Expressions to calculate an "Equal Gap" between Patterned Objects. Malcolm Structured Frames - Sketch Pattern - Equal DistanceX.mp4 Structured Frames - Sketch Pattern - Equal GapX.mp4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) For those interested in understanding how these "Sketch Patterns" and Parameter Expressions work, I've attached the ICS files, along with images of the Parameters. Malcolm Sketch Pattern - Equal DistanceX.ics Sketch Pattern - Equal GapX.ics Structured Frames - Sketch Pattern - Equal DistanceX.ics Structured Frames - Sketch Pattern - Equal GapX.ics Edited May 11, 2023 by Malcolm Crowe 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDEAR Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Thanks Malcolm, This is extremely helpful to me and I am sure others will benefit also. Harley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDEAR Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) Hi Malcolm, Is there any trick with sketched patterns to start the pattern at the centre, have a set distance between that does not vary ( say e.g. 20mm ), is bi-directional and the end gaps thus becomes variable ( but equal )? Edited May 11, 2023 by HDEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDEAR Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) Is there any trick with sketched patterns..... Hold the bus! I think the way to do this is already covered in part 2 of your structured tray series.. Edited May 11, 2023 by HDEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) Hi Harley, The bus has already left the building, and that particular example that you're referring to uses the "Pattern Feature" tool rather than "Sketch Patterns". Attached is a video demonstrating what I understand to be what you're asking. I've also attached the ICS files and an image of the Parameters. Within the Sketch Pattern Sketch there is a Sketch Pattern towards the right and a Sketch Pattern towards the left. Then within the Parameter Table there are expressions (a little involved) that calculate the "Pattern Number" for each Sketch Pattern, based on the dimensions of the Sketch Boundary (first sketch). Malcolm Structured Frames - Sketch Pattern - Bidirectional Fixed DistanceX.mp4 Sketch Pattern - Bidirectional Fixed DistanceX.ics Structured Frames - Sketch Pattern - Bidirectional Fixed DistanceX.ics Edited May 11, 2023 by Malcolm Crowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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