Circular Pattern

Repeat a selected body or feature around an axis through a specified angular extent.

Purpose

Repeat a selected body or feature around an axis through a specified angular extent.

Where to find it

Select the source body or feature in Model and choose Pattern > Circular.

Selection

Choose the source Target and a world, construction, or supported geometric Axis.

Steps

Select Target and Axis.
Enter Count and Angle and choose Operation.
Review direction and overlap in the preview, then tap Apply.

Options

Target

Chooses the body or supported feature to repeat.

Axis

Defines the centerline of the circular distribution.

Count

Sets total instance count including the source and must be at least two.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Angle

Sets the signed total distribution angle; 360 degrees distributes around a full circle.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Operation

New Body preserves separate results; Join merges intersecting instances.

New BodyJoin

Result

Apply adds an associative Circular Pattern feature.

Editing

Open Circular Pattern in History to change source, axis, count, extent, or operation.

Troubleshooting

The pattern uses the wrong center or Join fails.

Reselect the Axis, reverse the Angle sign if needed, and use New Body when instances do not intersect.

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