Creating a curve based pattern

To accomplish this task load file "pattern_curve_based.e3".

After starting the Pattern command, proceed as follows.

1	Click to select the feature that you want to copy. Make sure that you select both the fillet and the linear protrusion. To change the selected feature, right-click on Base Entities in the selection list, choose Reset in the context menu and select another feature.
2	For Placement, select Fit.
3	From the Type drop-down list, select Curves as the pattern.
4	For 1st Curves, select the curve as shown. To change the selected curve, right-click on 1st Curves, select Reset in the context menu and select another curve.
5	Click More Options. For Curve Alignment Mode, select Curve based.
6	For Curve Start Point, select as shown.
7	For 1st No. of Copies, enter 7. You can see the preview as shown.
8	Note that the pattern preview shows inconsistency in the location of the instances. This is due to the relative position of the reference point from the pattern feature. To resolve this issue, set the 1st Reference Point Offset value to 60. This will bring the reference point closer to the pattern feature. Note By default, the reference point is placed at the curve start point. To move the referece point you can also drag the handle, which is displayed as a red dot.
9	Click or to confirm your selections and create the curve based pattern. Click to discard your changes.