Custom axis using the "MultiTransform"

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Goulven
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Custom axis using the "MultiTransform"

Post by Goulven »

Hi,

I am looking to create a repeating pattern using the "MultiTransform" tool. Here is my goal:
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Here is where my drawing is now:
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I would like to be able to add a "linear patern" on the XY plane but with an angle of 60 °.

I tried adding an axis (Local_CS), a line (DatumLine). But I can't select this directions in the "MultiTransform" window

Do you have a solution for me?

Edit: adding the images
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chrisb
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Re: Custom axis using the "MultiTransform"

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Hi and welcome to the forum!

Did you delete the MultiPattern before adding the LCS? Otherwise you may have a dependency issue. You can upload the file for further inspection.
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Goulven
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Re: Custom axis using the "MultiTransform"

Post by Goulven »

Hi Chrisb and thanks for your response.

It's ok with a DatumLine if it has been created before the MultiPatern. Even though the LCS is created before the MultiPatern, I can't seem to use it.

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Re: Custom axis using the "MultiTransform"

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Goulven wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 9:22 am Even though the LCS is created before the MultiPatern, I can't seem to use it.
The three arrows are not really lines that you can select. Also: You don't need the LCS for attachign the DatumLine, you attach it directly.
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Goulven
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Re: Custom axis using the "MultiTransform"

Post by Goulven »

Thx, i will used DatumLine.
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