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 |
|---|---|---|
 No Pattern |
0 | Pattern is removed from the divided surface. |
 1/2 Step |
2 (1 x 2) |
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 1/3 Step |
3 (1 x 3) |
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 Arrows |
12 (3 x 4) |
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 Hexagon |
6 (2 x 3) |
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 Octagon |
9 (3 x 3) |
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 Octagon Rotate |
9 (3 x 3) |
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 Rectangle |
1 (1 x 1) |
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 Rectangle Checkerboard |
1 (1 x 1) |
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 Rhomboid |
4 (2 x 2) |
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 Rhomboid Checkerboard |
4 (2 x 2) |
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 Triangle (bent) |
2 (1 x 2) |
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Triangle (flat) |
2 (1 x 2) |
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 Triangle Checkerboard (bent) |
2 (1 x 2) |
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Triangle Checkerboard (flat) |
2 (1 x 2) |
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 Triangle Step (bent) |
2 (1 x 2) |
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 Zig Zag |
2 (1 x 2) |
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