MakerSolid Documentation Version 1.5.2

Sketch tool

Circular Pattern

Repeat sketch geometry around a chosen origin through a specified angular extent.

Purpose

Repeat sketch geometry around a chosen origin through a specified angular extent.

Where to find it

While editing a sketch, open Pattern and choose Circular Pattern.

Selection

  • Tap the shape to pattern and choose the pattern Origin.

Steps

  1. Select source and Origin.
  2. Set Count, Extent, and Direction, then tap Apply.

Options

Origin

Sets the center of rotation; reset clears the custom origin.

Count

Sets the total number of distributed instances.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Extent

Sets total angular distribution; 360 degrees creates a full pattern.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Direction

Chooses counterclockwise or clockwise distribution.

CCWCW

Result

Apply creates rotated copies around the selected origin.

Editing

Transform or constrain copies, or undo and recreate the distribution.

Troubleshooting

Instances stack together or rotate the wrong way.

Increase Extent, verify Origin, and switch Direction.

Broader reference

Sketch tools and constraintsReference for every visible drawing, editing, constraint, pattern, and sketch input tool.
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