What is feature driven pattern in SolidWorks?

Philippe Carrier

15 Jan, 2012 07:20 PM

Here is a quick tutorial I've made!

1. Step 1:

   First, here is the circular pattern.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   I've added a cap to the tube and the a screw to the assembly
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Finally, I'm using the feature driven pattern to place all the other bolts.

   Note that I've used the circular pattern as the driving feature, but I also could have used the counter bored holes also.