Exploring Linear Patterning
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
In this exploration of linear patterning we will use the geometry pattern and vary sketch options of the Linear Pattern Feature. We will also see how instances can be uniformly spaced across a part with either equations or a curve driven pattern. Plus a $1 challenge! …
I am offering a reward of $1 to the first person who can demonstrate to me the use of the vary sketch option in a curve driven pattern feature using SW2008SP4
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September 5th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Great tutorial, some excellent examples of very interesting material that is shown step by step and the comic side notes keep a light feel to the exercise while keeping your attention.
Todd
September 10th, 2008 at 9:05 am
The direction of the pattern must be controlled by a dimension rather than an edge to use the “vary sketch option”.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:00 am
My Bad! I re-watched your video. This does not work with the curve driven pattern as you stated. I’ll go back to sleep now.
November 24th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hi Tim,
I watched several of your videos now, this one being the first. Great job! Easy to understand (due to a moderate pace, unlike some other (otherwise excellent) tutorials) and very helpful.
The reason why I visited this site in the first place was because in Matt Lombard’s SW Bible 2007 the Vary Sketch option was elaborately discussed for the Linear Pattern feature, but only briefly mentioned for the Circular Pattern feature. In chapter 8, page 289 a picture of such a model is presented and on the accompanying CD the corresponding model is included… without the Circular Pattern feature, let alone the Vary Sketch option. Trying to add that feature including the Vary Sketch option just won’t work. The option doesn’t even show greyed out. Selecting the driving angle (1°) as ‘pattern axis’ won’t work either. Altering the driving angle manually, however, proves the curved slot to behave as intended: Both centre points slide along the inner and outer splines.
The above goes for SW 2008 (that I use) and 2009 (that some of my colleagues use), although the Help of 2008 mentions the feature option explicitly. Am I doing something wrong?
Kind regards,
Roland Michels,
Netherlands.
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Tim
We are offering our first class in Solidworks this Semester..
I found your web site “Solidworker” and shared with my students..
They find your process in explaining solidworks concepts and
processes very helpfull. I learn something new in every one of
your training modules. You should offer a video for purchase
covering all of your training modules… Very good training
and thank you for your work you have put into this training.
Mike Cannon
Mech Design & Fabrication A.A.S.
Pensacola Jr. College
Pensacola, Florida
850-484-2524
March 11th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Great one. I learnt quite a few features watching this video.
By the way, do you have a complete video tutorials of SolidWorks from beginner to expert level.
Thank you,
VS.Rao
May 20th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
You are awesome, seriously you can explain solid works very well. Super helpful and again keep up the good work!