project pattern of sketches to a single sketch

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January 27, 2025
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Hi all,

I'm using Creo parametric 11.0.1.0.
I have a pattern of sketches. Is it possible to project the pattern associatively to a single sketch?

I attempted to select the rule "All curves in feature" in Rule-based references via the chain selection option, but was unsuccessful.

What'm I doing wrong? Is there an alternative method that works?

Thanks

1_projection_pattern_sketches-prt.zip

General

KenFarley

21-Topaz II

I don't know of any method to do what you want. You can do a massive selection of curves to project in the "composite" sketch, but that is a "dumb" sketch, not driven by the pattern. The only time I've used patterned sketches is to display a layup of features and visually check for interference, etc. Usually, I'll build a feature based upon the geometry I'd have in the sketch, then pattern that feature. Any adjustments to number of features, spacing, etc. are then simple and direct.

tbraxton

22-Sapphire II

Create the lead feature of interest first, pattern the feature (in a solid or surface model) as suggested by @KenFarley . Once you have the patterned features you can use the loop selection during the project operation to streamline the selection of all needed curves. Depending on your model topology (which I have not seen) it could be a single selection operation to get all of the curves.

This method may or may not be the best way to get what you need but it can work on some geometries.

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YY110032788

Author

10-Marble

@KenFarley and @tbraxton , thank you for your response.

According to what I read between the lines, my requirement is not currently available in Creo.

Catalina

Community Moderator

Hi @YY110032788,

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Catalina | PTC Community Moderator

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YY110032788

Author

10-Marble

Hi @Catalina

Unfortunately, I did not get a solution for my need.

Thnaks,

tbraxton

22-Sapphire II

This is an alternative method that will work for some scenarios. Here a pattern of a datum points is used to define the pattern instance locations and then a sketch references these datum points to realize the design intent that you want.

Creo 7 model enclosed for reference.