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2 Determine the tile pattern for the component. See Patterning Surfaces on page 575.
3 Using the same modeling tools as used in the conceptual design mass, sketch and extrude
geometry onto the pattern grid. See
Drawing Component Families on page 580.
4 Load the pattern component family into the conceptual design mass. See Loading a Pattern
Component Family on page 581.
5 Apply the pattern component family to the patterned surface. See Applying a Pattern Component
Family on page 582.
6 Modify the pattern component family to meet the needs of the conceptual design mass. See
Modifying the Pattern Component Family on page 582.
Creating New Pattern Component Families
You create pattern component families from a provided family template file. The family can then be saved
and edited as needed.
1 Click
➤
New
➤
Family.
2 In the New Family dialog, navigate to the family templates directory.
3 Select Curtain Panel Pattern Based.rft, and click Open.
4 Click
➤
Save As.
5 In the Save As dialog, navigate to the directory where you want to save your pattern component
family, and click Save.
You can now design the pattern component family for the conceptual design mass.
The Pattern Component Family Template
The component template consists of a grid, reference points, and reference lines.
The default reference points are locked to allow only vertical movement as seen in the following image. This
maintains the basic shape of the component so it will apply to the pattern proportionately.
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