Designing the pattern component is very similar to sketching the conceptual design mass. You use the same modeling tools that are used to design forms, though with the following limitations:
Draw reference points, lines, and closed loop geometry to design and modify a pattern component. While the template reference points will not move horizontally, the template reference lines can have driving points added to them to alter their geometry.
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Using sketched lines and geometry, create extrusions, forms and voids to give the component dimension.
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To design a pattern component
Designing in this manner allows you to work in the pattern component family and see how it displays in your conceptual design mass.