Pattern features without using pattern

[[Se...]]

Hi all,

I would like to copy an existing feature and pattern it (rotated 18 deg’) around my current alignment, however I would like it to create a new feature in the feature list, and not suffix it in the existing feature.

Anyway of doing this?

Many thanks

[[Ma...]]

Would help by copying main feature - make pattern on that one, then create new feature and recall feature to obtain nominals. Then just copy strategy by tool.

[[To...]]

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1 Create a secondary alignment for the 18 deg rotation.
2 Copy and paste the 1st feature.
3 Open copy.
4 At alignment dropdown, tick the Keep Position checkbox and then select the secondary alignment.
This should rotate the copy to the 18 deg position.
5 At alignment dropdown, un-tick Keep Position checkbox and select Base Alignment.
6 Copy and paste the copied feature and repeat steps 3-6 until you have all required features.

Alternatively, would be to create a secondary alignment for every rotation angle, choosing the appropriate secondary alignment. This would be a better solution if angles were not equidistant.

[[Ja...]]

Another way would be to change the feature representation of the feature to cylindrical co-ordinates and copy features and change nominal A with the 18 deg increments for each feature.

BTW, the option for feature representation is in the resources menu.

[[Se...]]

Gave both methods a try, both worked a treat!
Thanks to you both! 👍