In the conceptual design environment, apply a pattern to a surface to quickly preview, edit, and position the general shape of a planned pattern component.
Unlike the UV Grids created on division, pattern lines are straight segments. A collection of patterns is available in the Type Selector and can be applied onto a selected divided surface.
Divided Surface | Applied Octagon Pattern |
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Patterns become part of the surface and, depending on their shape, will require a specific number of surface cells when applied. This is an important consideration when planning divisions and pattern component design. The patterns available are as follows.
Pattern name | Required number of surface cells | Pattern layout |
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No Pattern |
0 | Pattern is removed from the divided surface. |
1/2 Step |
2 (1 x 2) | |
1/3 Step |
3 (1 x 3) | |
Arrows |
12 (3 x 4) | |
Hexagon |
6 (2 x 3) | |
Octagon |
9 (3 x 3) | |
Octagon Rotate |
9 (3 x 3) | |
Rectangle |
1 (1 x 1) | |
Rectangle Checkerboard |
1 (1 x 1) | |
Rhomboid |
4 (2 x 2) | |
Rhomboid Checkerboard |
4 (2 x 2) | |
Triangle (bent) |
2 (1 x 2) | |
Triangle (flat) |
2 (1 x 2) | |
Triangle Checkerboard (bent) |
2 (1 x 2) | |
Triangle Checkerboard (flat) |
2 (1 x 2) | |
Triangle Step (bent) |
2 (1 x 2) | |
Zig Zag |
2 (1 x 2) |