solidworks

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Align to seed
Aligns instances to the seed instance.
Default alignment method for existing pattern features.
Aligning Patterned Instances Using a Hole Wizard Feature
In the example, you pattern a rivet to a hole feature to connect 2 plates.
To align patterned instances using a Hole Wizard feature:
1. Open system_dir:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS
2020\samples\whatsnew\assemblies\patterns\RivetedPlates.SLDASM.
Top view of 2 plates
Side view of 2 plates
2. Click Linear Component Pattern > Pattern Driven Component Pattern
(Assembly toolbar).
3. In the PropertyManager, select the following items:
a) For Components to Pattern, select round head rivets gb<2>.
b) For Driving feature or component, select the 04.0 (4) Diameter Hole1
feature.
c) Click Select Seed Position and select the seed component.
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