You can copy objects in your sketch and position the copied objects at a new location in the sketch. You cannot copy objects between sketches. You can choose from the following methods to define the new location:
Translate
Translate the copied objects along a specified vector.
Rotate
Rotate the copied objects through a specified angle about a specified point.
Mirror
Mirror the copied objects about a specified line.
Scale
Scale the copied objects by a specified scale factor and about a specified point.
In addition, you can copy objects in your sketch and create a pattern of copied objects; for example, Figure 1921 illustrates radial patterns of gear teeth and holes on a solid part.
You can choose either of the following methods to define the pattern:Linear pattern
A linear pattern positions copies of selected objects along a direction; for example, the X-direction. You can specify the number of copies and the spacing between the copies; and you can choose to position the copies in a positive direction or a negative direction. In addition, you can change the orientation of the linear pattern. Figure 1922 shows how you can create different linear patterns in a single direction.
You can create a matrix of copied objects by creating copies in a second direction; for example, the Y-direction. The options are the same as for the first direction; you can control the number of copies, the direction, and the angle. Figure 1923 shows how you can create different linear patterns in two directions.
By default, the first direction is the X-axis and the second direction is the Y-axis. However, you can change the orientation of the first direction or the second direction by selecting a line from the sketch that represents the new orientation. Figure 1924 shows a linear pattern oriented along a selected line.
By default, ABAQUS/CAE creates the pattern in a positive direction; however, you can reverse the direction. For example, Figure 1925 shows the same linear pattern as in Figure 1924 but with the direction reversed. For detailed instructions on creating linear patterns, see Creating linear patterns of objects, Section 19.15.2.Radial pattern
A radial pattern positions copies of selected objects in a circular pattern. You can specify the number of copies, and you can specify the angle between the first and last copy, where a positive angle corresponds to a counterclockwise direction. In addition, you can select a point from the sketch that defines the center point of the circular pattern. Figure 1926 shows how you can create different radial patterns.
For detailed instructions on creating radial patterns, see Creating radial patterns of objects, Section 19.15.3.