Rotate Instances in a SOLIDWORKS 2018 Linear Pattern
Article by Moe Younis updated September 13, 2017
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Having the ability to rotate your linear pattern as its created is something that would have previously required two or more features. Now with SOLIDWORKS 2018 this can be done with just an extra click of the mouse.

Rotate Instances
In the SOLIDWORKS 2018 Linear Pattern PropertyManager we now have a new check box for “Rotate Instances”. Once selected we can rotate about a face, axis, or circular edge as we normally would for a circular pattern.

Rotate Instances options
The SOLIDWORKS Linear Pattern Rotate Instances option will save a ton of time, making you more productive.
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