# “Follow Path” added to pattern tool

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/follow-path-added-to-pattern-tool/31537>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [April 26, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/follow-path-added-to-pattern-tool/31537 "2024-04-26T14:49:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![JMastran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@JMastran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JMastran)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/follow-path-added-to-pattern-tool/31537/1 "2024-04-26T14:49:06Z")

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One of additional options I would like to see added to the Pattern Tool is a “Follow Path” function.

- The current pattern tool is limited to circular or linear paths. Adding a follow path functionality would allow for the easier modeling of all chain, track and belt driven assemblies.

- currently the only way to create a loop or track in an irregular shape is to emplace each assembly separately, an incredibly time consuming task without the new copy functions that make that task even slower.

- Designers of moving mechanical components, 3D modeling for printing (like myself) and a multitude of other applications would benefit from this addition.

- For simplicity’s sake the option of placing the assemblies parallel or perpendicular to the drawn path should be included.