Object Repetition

Object Repetition

Path: Insert | Advanced Replication Tools | Object Repetition

  Located in a fly-out on the Replication toolbar.

Use this to ...

• Create several instances of an object.

Key Points

• Object Repetition doesn't work with all objects in CATIA. However, you can quickly create multiples of points on a line, offset planes, lines at an angle or normal to a curve, offset surfaces, and parallel curves. You can also use Object Repetition to create multiple translations and rotations, or to scale an object.
  Each instance is dependent on the original object. Therefore, changing the definition of the original object also changes the instance.

Prerequisites

• You should be in the Generative Shape Design workbench.

Process: Creating Multiple Objects

1. Select Insert | Advanced Replication Tools | Object Repetition. The Object Repetition dialog displays.

2. In the Graphics window, pick the object to repeat.

3. In the Instance(s) text box, enter the number of objects required.

4. Click OK to create the multiple instances.

Options

Create in a New Open Body

Creates the instances in a new body. Deactivate the option to create the new objects in the same open body as the original data.