Creating a surface based pattern

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

After starting the Pattern command, proceed as follows.

1	Click to select the feature that you want to copy. 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 Surface based.
6	For Curve Start Point, select as shown.
7	For Reference Surface, select as shown.
8	For 1st No. of Copies, enter 43. You can see the preview as shown. If required, specify the 1st Reference Point Offset value or drag the handle to move the reference point to a new location along the curve.
9	Click or to confirm your selections and create the surface based pattern. Click to discard your changes.