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How to Model "Diamond Plate" Pattern

matthew_stacymatthew_stacy Member Posts: 476 PRO
Has anyone in the Onshape community had success modeling "diamond plate" (textured aluminum or steel for tool boxes, floor surfaces, etc.)?  I'd love to hear how you approached this.

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    TimRiceTimRice Member, Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 315
    Here is my attempt:


    https://cad.onshape.com/documents/960d506f8f974586c1801821

    In general we do not recommend highly detailed patterns like this as it is often not necessary. If you do absolutely need a pattern you can use a Split face feature to split the initial two bumps and then use a Face linear pattern to pattern the rest.
    Tim Rice | User Experience | Support 
    Onshape, Inc.
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    matthew_stacymatthew_stacy Member Posts: 476 PRO
    @TimRice that is a sensible approach.  Computationally non-intensive and communicates the intent graphically.  Thanks for the suggestion.

    Regards,

    -Matt
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