Create Arrays of Objects
- Last UpdatedJan 23, 2023
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Creates a number of copied objects using a specified offset distance.
Note:
The objects from which the array is created can be selected before or after the Array window is opened. Refer to Select Objects for further information.
If one or more objects are selected before the Array window is opened, the array is created from them.
If objects are not selected before the Array window is opened, the OK button is greyed out and becomes active when one or more objects are selected.
To select objects, or to select different objects from those selected when the window
was opened, click 
in the Select objects part of the Array window.
The Array window is closed and you are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the required objects and press Enter.
You are returned to the Array window.
Select the Rectangular tab to create a Rectangular Array.
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Specify both offsets of the array on screen |
Click to specify both row and column offsets on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row and Column Offsets on Drawing Canvas for further information. |
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Columns |
Input the required number of columns in the field. |
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Column offset |
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array columns are offset from the selected objects and each other. Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Column Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information. |
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Rows |
Input the required number of rows. |
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Row offset |
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array rows are offset from the selected objects and each other. Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information. |
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Angle of array |
Input the array angle in the field. Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Angle of Array on Drawing Canvas for further information. |
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Preview |
Click to display a preview of the array with the current settings. The Array window is closed and the preview displays on the drawing canvas. Press ESC to return to the Array window or Enter to create the array. |
