{"id":22799,"date":"2014-08-28T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=22799"},"modified":"2014-08-29T08:28:48","modified_gmt":"2014-08-29T12:28:48","slug":"sneak-peek-15-features-coming-in-solidworks-2015-up-to-reference-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2014\/08\/sneak-peek-15-features-coming-in-solidworks-2015-up-to-reference-pattern.html","title":{"rendered":"Sneak Peek: 15 Features coming in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Up to Reference Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SW<\/a><\/p>\n

Each year SOLIDWORKS releases a new version of its flagship product. This year, during the 15 days prior to the release of SOLIDWORKS 2015 we’re taking a look at 15 of our favorite\u00a0new tools\u00a0coming in this feature-packed release. To learn more about SOLIDWORKS 2015, you can click\u00a0the banner above\u00a0and bookmark the launch page for when it goes live on September 9th, 2014<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Pattern_up_to_reference_spacing\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Up to Reference<\/strong> is a new option in the linear pattern feature that is similar to the equal spacing option in the circular pattern and allows for creation of intelligent patterns.<\/p>\n

The \u201cUp to Reference\u201d option allows you to select an edge, vertex or face as a reference to control how many instances will be created at a given spacing. An offset from that reference is available to maintain proper spacing from the end. If the location of the reference is moved, the number of instances is recalculated.<\/p>\n

Another option is to choose a fixed number of equally spaced instances without regard to the spacing. If the reference moves the spacing is adjusted to fit, maintaining the fixed number of instances.<\/p>\n

This new capability of the linear pattern is a tremendous time saver, as it is no longer necessary to create equations to achieve the same results!<\/p>\n

If you want to see more of the 15 Features coming in SOLIDWORKS 2015 blog series, you can check in on the announcement post from August 22, 2014<\/strong><\/a> where we will be updating and adding links to each of these posts as they go live.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you would like to learn more about SOLIDWORKS, you can fill out the information below to have a SOLIDWORKS employee contact you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n