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Structure System and WeldmentsPattern and Mirror SupportYou can pattern and mirror structure system members using the Linear Pattern, CircularPattern, or Mirror tools.In the Pattern PropertyManager, under Bodies, you can specify structure system featuresor individual members to pattern. You can also mirror members by specifying structuresystem features or individual members under Bodies to Mirror in the MirrorPropertyManager.You can add secondary members as a separate structure system feature between patternedand mirrored members.You can also create secondary members as part of a new structure system by selectingmembers from existing structure system features.Creating a Linear Pattern of a Structure System Feature1. Open system_dir:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS2020\samples\whatsnew\structure_system\shed.SLDPRT.2. Click Insert > Pattern/Mirror > Linear Pattern.208

Structure System and Weldments3. In the PropertyManager, for Direction 1:a) For Pattern Direction , select the edge shown in the graphics area.b) Select Up to reference.c) Click in Reference Geometry , and in the graphics area, rotate the modeland select the face shown.d) For Spacing , enter 10mm.e) Click Number of Instances and enter 6.4.5. In the PropertyManager, click Bodies and click in Structure System to Pattern .6. In the flyout FeatureManager design tree, click Structure System1.7. Click .The model adds six instances of the frame.209

Structure System and Weldments

3. In the PropertyManager, for Direction 1:

a) For Pattern Direction , select the edge shown in the graphics area.

b) Select Up to reference.

c) Click in Reference Geometry , and in the graphics area, rotate the model

and select the face shown.

d) For Spacing , enter 10mm.

e) Click Number of Instances and enter 6.

4.

5. In the PropertyManager, click Bodies and click in Structure System to Pattern .

6. In the flyout FeatureManager design tree, click Structure System1.

7. Click .

The model adds six instances of the frame.

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