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How can I specify the direction to make an (assembly) linear pattern of cylindrical parts
kenneth_weston
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I have a part that is a simple cylinder and I want to make many instances of this part in an assembly where they positioned in a linear pattern (sitting in a row) with their bases all in the same plane. There is no face on the part that I can use to specify the direction of the linear array other than the top and bottom, but that causes the cylinders to be stacked, not side-by-side.
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NeilCooke
Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 5,688 
You can also use the Z (blue) axis of a mate connector - you can create one on the origin and modify it's direction.Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEAI5
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