Create a rectangular sketch pattern

Learn how to use the Rectangular Pattern command to create identical copies of sketch geometry in a rectangular pattern in Fusion.

Create a rectangular pattern

1. On the Sketch contextual tab, select Create > Rectangular Pattern .

   The Rectangular Pattern dialog displays.

2. In the canvas, select the sketch geometry to pattern.

3. Optional: Select sketch geometry to define one or both Directions for the pattern.

4. In the Rectangular Pattern dialog, select the Distance Type and adjust its associated settings:

   • Extent: Distributes copies evenly along an overall Distance you specify.
   • Spacing: Spaces each copy at a Distance you specify.

5. Adjust the settings for each direction:

   • Quantity: Drag the quantity manipulator handle in the canvas, or specify the exact number of copies to create.
   • Distance: Drag the distance manipulator handle in the canvas, or specify an exact distance value.
   • Direction Type:
     • One Direction: Creates the specified number of copies in one direction from the original.
     • Symmetric: Creates the specified number of copied in two directions, symmetrically from the original.

6. Click OK.

Copies of the original sketch geometry display in a rectangular pattern in the canvas.

Edit a rectangular pattern

1. In the canvas, double-click the Rectangular Pattern glyph next to the original instance of the pattern.
2. In the Rectangular Pattern dialog, adjust the settings for the pattern.
3. Click OK.

The rectangular pattern updates in the canvas.

Tips

• In the canvas, uncheck the box next to any instance in the pattern to suppress it. The instance is excluded from the pattern.
• Uncheck the Suppress setting to turn off suppression for the pattern. The check boxes are removed from the canvas.