Pattern along curve and include linear dimension

[ShaneV]

Hello,

I'm trying to create a pattern of slots where the center of the radius of the slot follows a curve but the spacing is driven by a linear dimension. Using Creo 10. Tried using pattern along a curve but the spacing distance is along the curve not linear. Unchecking the "Follow Curve Direction" allows the slots to remain parallel. Any suggestions?

Thank you,

Shane

[tbraxton]

This is one way to do it. I modified an existing test model so there are some extra features. The linear dimension is defined in the point pattern; the slots are reference patterned. Creo 9 model enclosed for reference.

[pausob · Accepted solution]

Define your slot so that its centre is to follow a curve, and its centre-line location is controlled by a linear dimension:

Then use the dimension pattern to vary this dimension and generate the instances; 

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[ShaneV]

Thank you both, @tbraxton  and @pausob, for your solutions.