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    pattern center?

    I have a square pattern of 4 circles (holes).
    Is there a way to set a dimension between something, and the center of the pattern?
    Or do I have to do the math, and use one of the holes to place the entire pattern?
    -frige


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    Quote Originally Posted by frige View Post
    I have a square pattern of 4 circles (holes).
    Is there a way to set a dimension between something, and the center of the pattern?
    Or do I have to do the math, and use one of the holes to place the entire pattern?
    -frige
    You can draw a square on the same sketch. Use the corners of the square to position the holes. Then add a hidden line from one corner to an opposing corner of the square(or rectangle) then add a relationship from the midpoint of the hidden line to the point you want to be the center of the pattern.

    John


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    You could also use the "centerpoint square" then you don't have to draw a cross line.
    A square hole pattern is also a round hole pattern, you could also use a centerpoint circle.
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