Array by Path

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Operation > By Path

 

The first guide curve of an array by path is selected by the option:

       <T>        Select first guide curve        

The starting point on a closed curve is specified by the following automenu option:

       <S>        Select start point on closed path        

To undo a point selection, you can simply select another point or use the option:

       <K>        Cancel start point on closed path        

The similar set of options is used for defining the second guide curve:

<O>  Select second guide curve

<F> Cancel selection of second guide curve

<B>  Select start point on closed path

<R> Cancel start point on closed path

The array size is defined in the operation properties window. The array parameters in the first direction (along the first guide curve) are defined in the section "First Direction (Rows)", in the second direction – in the section "Second Direction (Columns)".

The array by path parameters in either direction are defined similar to those in the linear array.

Placement option in each direction is defined by selecting the desired choice from the combo box located at the bottom of each section.

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When using the orienting method "By span", the array size in the given direction can be defined only by the option "Number of copies and step".

 

See also: Array Types, Array Classes, Limitations and Exclusions, Creating 3D Arrays