Copy or Array block along path while also rotating path

[Anonymous]

I would like to draw a line or stretch a dynamic block to repeat a block in a uniform way while also rotating the block around the intersection of the block and the line. Here's an image of what I'm shooting for. I'm not able to link parameters in a dynamic block for a rotation action. An the array on path command doesn't allow for rotating the copied geometry. Any ideas would be welcome.

Thanks,

Donovan

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I am not aware of anything built in that performs like this but you might find a lisp routine in the customization forum that allow incremental rotation of object based upon their insertion points.

There might also be some tools available in the Autodesk App Store that could get you there.

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

[Kent1Cooper · Accepted solution]

I'm picturing that a modification of DivideMeasurePlus.lsp [available here] to do that wouldn't be too difficult, since it already has the capability to place things at any [constant, so far] angle you want relative to the path [one of its many enhancements over ordinary Divide and Measure commands].  It should be easy enough to get it to increment the rotation.  I assume you would want to be asked to specify how much to rotate each instance compared to the previous one, and in which direction, as well as the rotation of the first one.  Is there anything else that should be considered?

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

How did you decide to proceed? Did you figure out how to do this on your own? Please add a post.