Lesson goal
Duplicate features with the pattern that matches the intent, without redrawing.
4 videos
1 exercise
Intermediate
Prerequisite: Lessons 3 and 4
1. Watch the videos
Dassault Systèmes videos hosted on MySolidWorks: they open in a new tab and a free account is enough. Watch them in order.
Linear PatternRepeat in one or two directions, skip instances, vary the parameters.In French↗ Circular PatternRepeat around an axis, a circular edge or a cylindrical face.In French↗ Mirror PatternCopy features or bodies about a plane, with the geometry pattern option.In French↗ Other PatternsSketch driven, table driven and curve driven patterns, and fill patterns.In French↗
2. Key takeaways
Pattern a feature rather than redrawing it: a single change updates all instances.
Instances to skip remove copies without breaking the pattern.
A mirror keeps the part symmetrical by design, even after the original feature is edited.
When the layout is neither linear nor circular, a sketch driven or table driven pattern follows your points or coordinates.
Tip
Preferably pattern the base feature, not its fillets: include the fillets in the pattern or add them afterward.
3. Do the exercise
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