Create a pattern by table
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Select the feature (or features) to pattern.
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Choose Home tab→Pattern group→Pattern list→Pattern by Table
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Select a coordinate system to define the pattern X and Y orientation.
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Browse for the Excel spreadsheet document.
If the spreadsheet is to be embedded in the file, uncheck the Link box.
If you are working in a managed environment, first, save your document, then link the Excel spreadsheet.
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On the Pattern by Table command bar, click the Instance Table button. In the Instance Table dialog box, select a Parent Reference Point option.
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If the pattern origin needs to be modified, click the Pattern Origin Point option on the Pattern by Table command bar.
Select a pattern origin point method. Choose either Coordinate System origin or Selected keypoint, and then right-click to accept.
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Accept the pattern.
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