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This tool allows you to create an array of 3D objects within a 3D scene. The array will consist of "children" of a selected "parent" object. The wizard prompts you to specify the Layout, Quantity, Gutter and Options for the array. Gutter spacing allows you to specify a distance between the bounding boxes of an object within the array, whilst Centre spacing allows you to specify the distance between the centre-points of objects within the array.
Layout
Choose from Grid, Circle/Barrel or Tower styles.
- Grid
Quantity - specify the number of objects required in each axis.
Spacing - specify the Spacing mode (Centre Spacing or Gutter Spacing) and the spacing distance in each axis.
- Circle/Barrel
Quantity - specify the number of objects required at the top & bottom of the array.
Height - specify the number of rows required in the array.
Spacing - specify the Spacing mode (Centre Spacing or Gutter Spacing) and the horizontal & vertical spacing distance.
- Tower
Quantity - specify the number of objects required at the top & bottom of the array.
Height - specify the number of rows required in the array.
Spacing - specify the Spacing mode (Centre Spacing or Gutter Spacing) and the horizontal & vertical spacing distance.
Options
Create inserts of selected object - inserts are identical copies of the original, selected objects.
When creating inserts of a folding model, folding a face of one insert will also fold the same face on all inserts.
Similarly, modifying the thickness of one insert will modify the thickness of all objects within the array.
Create clones of selected object - creating clones of an object allows the objects in the array to be modified independently.
Folding a face of a clone will not affect any other object within the array.
Similarly, modifying the thickness of a close will not affect any other object within the array.
Select a 3D object, pick the Array Placement Wizard, pick the required layout & options and click Finish. The array shall be created according to the layout, quantity, guttering and options specified within the wizard.
Use the Cancel button within the wizard to cancel the tool.
Related topics: Notes On 3D Tools.