how to divide an ellipse in equal segments?

[pvd]

Hi all,

How can I divide an ellipse in Inventor? as there is no divide-command...I need to divide it in 12 segments with same length

Thanks!

[JD Mather]

Rectangular Pattern can also be used as "curve driven pattern". See the AU tutorials in my signature.

[pinco pallino]

this was in the stiky augi inventor forum. hope it help

RE: Inventor Tips and Tricks: starting with - Switch between trim and extend
In AutoCAD, it's possible to use the divide command to place equispaced points on a spline. In Inventor, it can also be done.

After you have created, imported, etc your spline, create a workpoint on the end of your spline. Open the "Rectangular Pattern", pick the workpoint as the feature, select the spline as Direction 1, Enter in the number of points, and change "Spacing" to "Curve Length"

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Its also possible to do the same with workplanes, and keep each workplane square to the spline. Create a workplane at the end of the spline by picking the end point of the spline, and then the spline itself. This workplane is square to the end of the spline. Open the "Rectangular Pattern", pick the workplane as the feature, and follow the instructions as per the workpoints. However, before you hit "OK", open the details ">>", and change the setting for Orientation (in the lower window) from Identical to Direction 1 (see jpg file below), this is what keeps the Workplanes square to the spline as they are translated.
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