Rectangular Array

Command

Rectangular Array

Shortcut

-

Button

Right of Command Bar

Duplicate objects in a linear pattern by specifying the number of duplicates. Optionally, define another direction to create a rectangular array.

Basic Usage

1. Select the object you want to duplicate.
2. Click the button on the Right of Command Bar.
3. The duplication preview will be displayed.
   • X/ Y/Z X/Y/Z-axis: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-axis.
4. Click on the desired direction.
5. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
   • Mode:
     • Extent: Specify the extent distance at which all duplications will be evenly arranged in.
     • Spacing: Specify the spacing distance for each of the duplications.
   • Command Dialog
     • Distance 1: Specify the distance.
     • Number: Specify the number of duplications.
   • Keyboard Shortcuts
   • Shift + Wheel up Add copy: Increases the number of duplications.
   • Shift + Wheel down Subtract copy: Reduces the number of duplications.
6. If you want to duplicate in another direction, click on Select endpoint 2 in the dialog.
   1. Right-click on the desired direction for duplication.
   2. Set the options in the Command Dialog
      • Command Dialog
        • Distance 2: Specify the distance.
        • Repeat: Specify the number of repetitions.
      • Keyboard Shortcuts
      • Shift + Wheel up Add copy: Increases the number of duplications.
      • Shift + Wheel down Subtract copy: Reduces the number of duplications.
7. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

• Curve Array
• Radial Array