Array Command

**Delta** · Site Admin Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 328

Start the ARRAY command. Look at the dialog box shown below:

When confronting a new dialog box, I recommend that you look for what is needed from the TOP DOWN to the bottom. This is a great example.
1. Choose the radio button for "Rectangular Array". This will array the object in a row/column arrangement.
2. Next select the object you want to array, by picking on the button in the top right corner. (Press enter when done)
3. Enter the number of rows (going across the page) and column (running up and down the page).
4. Enter the Row offset. This is this from the bottom left of the original rectangle, to the bottom left of where the first copy will go.
5. Enter the Column offset
6. Pick the Preview button to see the array before committing.

If the array is correct (check the sample drawing), press the "Accept" button. If you need to change anything, press the "Modify" button, make your changes in the dialog box and preview again.
Now you are going to use the ARRAY (polar) command to create the shape in the top right corner of the assignment.
Start by making a CIRCLE with a center point of 7.5,5.5 and a diameter of 1.5 Next make a LINE from the center of the circle going 1" to the right (remember your relative input and Osnaps).
Start the ARRAY command. When asked to select objects, pick the line you just drew.

Examine the dialog box above. Remember to start from the TOP. In this case, you have to select your objects and select a Center Point for the array. (Select the center of the circle.)
Save and print your drawing.