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path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:19:45 GMT

This is not a new question as I have noticed. What is new about mine is that I am using ACAD LT so a LISP will do no good. I need to layout an array vertically on one irregular path but need the spacing between objects to be the same in the vertical direction (straight path for spacing).

I look forward to comments.

THanks

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

john.vellek — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 20:42:52 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

Do you mean a fixed value between objects similar to the value I have set in my array? Or am I misunderstanding your question. Can you provide an example?

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:59:47 GMT

Hi john.vellek,
Not sure I have seen the array you're referring to.
See attached illustration of what I am pursuing with my question.
Best regards

Alberto Gonzalez
aglezb678@gmail.com
707.208.0098

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

john.vellek — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:13:20 GMT

Hi Alberto,

Your attachment didn't make it onto your post. If you are adding it by a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, please try again at your computer. I look forward to helping you on this issue.

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

pendean — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:45:15 GMT

You have to come to the website to post files, you can't do it by just replying to the emails.

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:15:38 GMT

I actually attached it from my laptop. Here it is again. Please confirm
reception
Thanks

Best regards

Alberto Gonzalez
aglezb678@gmail.com
707.208.0098

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:24:36 GMT

Here is the attachment.

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:25:13 GMT

pendean,

Thank you!

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:31:20 GMT

john.vellek,

I see your example. Tried and didn't work for me. The effect is that all the blocks does not have the same spacing between them since path array measures that distance along the path and I need that distance as a constant value along Y axis regardless of the path shape.

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

h_s_walker — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:29:06 GMT

Sounds like you need to do a vertical array and then move them manually into position using a combination of INTERSECT snaps and POLAR TRACKING

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:59:40 GMT

I'll give it a try if you walk me thru the sequence of commands and parameters with a little example.
Thank you

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

h_s_walker — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:41:24 GMT

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:40:40 GMT

hwalker

I see. Yes, this is pretty much like my square 1, i.e. that is what I have been doing up to now with this kind of exercises but without using the polar tracking and turning the orthomode on instead.

I appreciate your collaboration and still look forward for a more "automated" solution since most of the time these arrays get pretty large.

Thanks much!

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

h_s_walker — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:52:39 GMT

Unfortunately the way I've shown is probably the best way to go.

There is no easy way to automate it, because what you're trying to do is copy an object from(Original X, Y) to (Variable X, Y+ fixed distance)

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:28:06 GMT

I'm afraid you are right!

Re: path array with one path for spacing and another one for layout

xuser13 — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:21:37 GMT

i know this is a thread from 2017, but im having the same issue here in the future (2025). the solution i came up with that speeds up manually placing them by like 2x is using an array on a straight line to place lines that intersect the path i want to place the blocks on in the future block's central axis, then using the copy command to chain copy the blocks already selected on the points i want to place and placing them on the intersections. then i just select and delete the guidelines