Patterning is a tools that allow user to create duplicate of certain geometry without creating it from scratch. The normal pattern tools is good but what if we need to pattern a feature that have multiple size but still using the same shape.
User can use Variable Pattern tool that enable changing the dimension on the fly whole still maintaining the general shape of the feature.
To locate Variable Pattern tools, go to Insert > Pattern/Mirror > Variable Pattern.
We will create an example consisting 1 block that have multiple rectangle with different size and location while employing Variable pattern to speed up the process.
Create rectangle sketch on Top Plane and extrude it to function as the base.
Select the Top face and create rectangle sketch and set the dimension. To make it easier during Variable Pattern creation, rename all the dimensions required/need to be controlled.
Create extruded cut to required depth. Again, if the depth need to be controlled, rename it as well.
Hint : Turn on Display Annotation and Show Feature Dimension for easy selection.
Activate Variable Pattern. Select Cut-Extrude 1 as Features to Pattern.
In Table option, select Create Pattern Table
Click Add Instance and click on the dimension that controlled the size of the rectangle to add to the table.
Change the values as required for each instances.
If user need to add multiple lines, you can enter the amount needed and press Add instances. Use Update Preview button to see the preview of the pattern.
If everything looks good, press OK, and you will have a model that have multiple cuts with varying dimensions.
