How to Create a Network on an Oblong Axis

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Hello, how do you create an equal distribution on an oblong axis? 

I have two pegs with a center distance and a chain, I want to distribute cleats evenly in relation to my links 

The network can be used on straight and circular axes but not on an oblong axis or a splint, an elipse ???  

I have inventor 2017

Who can give me an answer? 

Thank you 

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Hello

I don't have Inventor on hand to test but maybe it is possible to create a part with a pattern following a sketch/trajectory, which you insert into your asm, on which you can base your pattern of components

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Hello

In your assembly, create a new part and then create a sketch to serve as a path. Close the sketch edit. Create a surface that is perdendicular to the path. Create a rectangular network of this surface with your link settings. Exit part editing. 

Place your first link and create a network by selecting the surface network. Inventor will place your parts following the surface network. 

Don't forget to put your part as a ghost so that it is not visible in the room table in an MEP. 

Edit: I really read across... That's what steph told you... Boulet inside...  

Edit 2: you can make a network of points too, it's easier than with surfaces. 

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Hello, I tried but it doesn't work!

It's a shame that there is no function of this type 

Christopher