Creating holes that within a specified distance

brennan_natoli

How can I use the linear pattern tool to create holes that are equal distance apart within a specified distance?
Fusion is great becuase it allows you to set the diameter of the hole, number of holes, and set the distance. From there it will create equally spaced holes within that specified distance. 
Is this possible in Onshape?https://cad.onshape.com/documents/3e561bcbec745d87f86c88b5/w/8b7c173e0a59da9b0661d382/e/fe3275b286cfbdb82957412a?renderMode=0&uiState=623cb65365fb366a26fd66dc

I am trying to create this grid pattern. 

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/3e561bcbec745d87f86c88b5/w/8b7c173e0a59da9b0661d382/e/fe3275b286cfbdb82957412a?renderMode=0&uiState=623cb65365fb366a26fd66dc

shawn_crocker

@brennan_natoli
I've been using this feature and have found it very successful for accomplishing what you seem to be doing.  https://cad.onshape.com/documents/ba244d5fd9c41b039f564f13/v/7bc5e9ce1d20fe946e46528d/e/f5fe9a6db31e40fcaae05f53.  Thanks @MBartlett21.

I have also been using this.  https://cad.onshape.com/documents/25c5ccb6a4d02f0be468071d/v/eb4faab0fc6209aee5674b81/e/6d5ae391574d2083c40e19a0.

NeilCooke

distance / number of holes

dirk_van_der_vaart

This is in the help file's
https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/linearpattern.htm?Highlight=Linear pattern

Evan_Reese

I'm currently working on a custom feature that would do this, but it's not quite ready for release. I'll report back when it is.

brennan_natoli

A custom feature would be ideal. 
@dirk_van_der_vaart the help file does not explain how to do the specific task of creating equal amount of holes within a set distance. 

shawn_crocker

@brennan_natoli
I've been using this feature and have found it very successful for accomplishing what you seem to be doing.  https://cad.onshape.com/documents/ba244d5fd9c41b039f564f13/v/7bc5e9ce1d20fe946e46528d/e/f5fe9a6db31e40fcaae05f53.  Thanks @MBartlett21.

I have also been using this.  https://cad.onshape.com/documents/25c5ccb6a4d02f0be468071d/v/eb4faab0fc6209aee5674b81/e/6d5ae391574d2083c40e19a0.

brennan_natoli

@shawn_crocker
thank you!

gkuhns

Thank you @MBartlett21 the Linear Pattern Up to FS is great!
I can math the correct result but way back when I first took CAD class, my instructor told us that if we have to do math to get the result we want then we are not doing it right because design intent is lost.

eric_pesty

gkuhns said:

Thank you @MBartlett21 the Linear Pattern Up to FS is great!
I can math the correct result but way back when I first took CAD class, my instructor to us that if we have to do math to get the result we want then we are not doing it right because design intent is lost.

Note that in Onhsape the input boxes actually stores the equation you entered so the design is still mostly retained, or if you want to do it "properly" you can use variable(s) to do the math for more clarity.

Linear pattern up to seems pretty cool though! I'll have to try it out! (and fill pattern as well)

Evan_Reese

@brennan_natoli
I finally finished my feature that should do exactly what you're looking for here. Check it out! https://cad.onshape.com/documents/1196579d97167d7a348652a9/v/1c9b35be187e7992fe9815d7/e/3e9783cad47053c2abb99ce0

brennan_natoli

@Evan_Reese

For some reason I can't access this file. 

Evan_Reese

try now

brennan_natoli

@Evan_Reese

There we go! Nice work!