I have a job with six identical part set up in a 3 x 2array. I thought I would be clever and use the sequence pattern tool.
So, I first created 9 sequences to mill to front, left part. Then I went to pattern the 9 sequences into a 3 x 2 array (I grouped them first).
First off, am I missing something? Why is the pattern tool so archaic compared to the pattern tool in Part Modeling? It is prompt driven andwhere is the dashboard with all of the pattern options.
Second, when I tried to pattern the entire group of sequences, it fails. So, I had to go through and pattern each sequence individually. But, each pattern requires that I type in the number of instances and the offset. Talk about a time killer and an opportunity for errors. Is there a better way?
Lastly, when I try to redefine the sequence, I am told that I have to delete the pattern first. So I have to I delete the pattern, make the change, and recreate the pattern; is that correct?
Thanks,
Chris
So, I first created 9 sequences to mill to front, left part. Then I went to pattern the 9 sequences into a 3 x 2 array (I grouped them first).
First off, am I missing something? Why is the pattern tool so archaic compared to the pattern tool in Part Modeling? It is prompt driven andwhere is the dashboard with all of the pattern options.
Second, when I tried to pattern the entire group of sequences, it fails. So, I had to go through and pattern each sequence individually. But, each pattern requires that I type in the number of instances and the offset. Talk about a time killer and an opportunity for errors. Is there a better way?
Lastly, when I try to redefine the sequence, I am told that I have to delete the pattern first. So I have to I delete the pattern, make the change, and recreate the pattern; is that correct?
Thanks,
Chris