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Creating Pattern Features | 217
Use R-PATTERN again to create a nonorthogonal rectangular pattern with
included spacing and a value entered for the angle.
In the Browser, right-click the icon for the pattern you just created, and
choose delete. Verify that the R-PATTERN part is activated.
To create a nonorthogonal rectangular pattern
1 Use
AMPATTERN to create a nonorthogonal rectangular pattern, responding
to the prompts.
Context Menu In the graphics area, right-click and choose Placed
Features Rectangular Pattern.
Select features to pattern: Specify the hole
Select features to pattern or [liSt/Remove] <Accept>: Press
ENTER
2 In the Pattern dialog box, in Column Placement, select Included, the second
button from the left. Specify:
Instances: Enter 3
Angle: Enter 60
Spacing: Angle: Enter 1
In Row Placement, select Included, and specify:
Instances: Enter 2
Spacing: Enter .75
Choose OK.
The hole pattern is created at a 60-degree angle from the side of the part.