MakerSolid Documentation Version 1.5.2

Sketch tool

Linear Pattern

Repeat sketch geometry horizontally, vertically, or in both directions.

Purpose

Repeat sketch geometry horizontally, vertically, or in both directions.

Where to find it

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

Selection

  • Tap the shape to pattern.

Steps

  1. Select the source shape.
  2. Set Horizontal and Vertical Count, Distance, and Direction, then tap Apply.

Options

Horizontal Count / Vertical Count

Set instance counts for each direction; zero disables that direction.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Horizontal Distance / Vertical Distance

Set total or configured pattern displacement in each sketch direction.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Direction

Controls positive or negative travel for each enabled axis.

Result

Apply creates the configured array of sketch geometry.

Editing

Transform or constrain copies, or undo and recreate the pattern with different distribution.

Troubleshooting

No copies appear in one direction.

Use a positive Count for that direction and a nonzero Distance.

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