Features in a pattern are shared from the source feature. If you change any of the features in the pattern, such as a hole diameter, all the features will change unless you choose not to propagate the changes. If you change only one feature, it becomes unshared but remains part of the pattern. Your changes to the features are preserved if you change the pattern. Unshared features are displayed in blue when you modify the pattern.

Features in a pattern can also be offset, like a radial pattern of holes with an index hole that is slightly outside of the radius. To offset a feature, use the Modify command in the CoCreate Machining menu and change the feature's center point, but don't propagate this change to the pattern. If you propagate the change, the pattern is adjusted according to the offset. Offset features are displayed in orange when you modify a pattern.

You can create patterns even if you share your files with someone who uses an older version of CoCreate Modeling. Patterns are automatically converted when you open older files or when you save as an older version.