array with even distance not set distance between objects

array with even distance not set distance between objects

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array with even distance not set distance between objects

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in the array command instead of selecting set lengths between objects and the number of objects vary;  is there a way to set the over all length and then say how many object to fit and have them evenly spaced within said distance

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Libbya
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You cannot do that with the dynamic array action, but you can do that within a dynamic block using the Autocad ARRAY command, user parameters, and constraints.  See screencast.

 

 

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abunchofnumbers
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Divide and Copy would be a lot faster than whats posted above. Draw line, divide line with number of elements desired, either call out the Block to be placed, or just copy elements to each Point. Then erase line work and Points.

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Libbya
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@abunchofnumbers wrote:

Divide and Copy would be a lot faster than whats posted above. Draw line, divide line with number of elements desired, either call out the Block to be placed, or just copy elements to each Point. Then erase line work and Points.


Maybe the first time, but certainly not if it is an often repeated action as is the case with ALL blocks.  In almost all cases a 'one-off' can be done more simply using linework, text, etc... as opposed to the time it takes to create a block, especially if the block is then made dynamic.  However, a block will save considerable time in the long run if the action is repeated.  Considering this is the Dynamic Blocks forum, one has to assume that the OP has weighed the options and is looking to automate a repeated action which begs the question why are you bothering to post the linework method that anyone with a basic understanding of AutoCAD would already know?  

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abunchofnumbers
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My bad, it doesn't show what forum it is in when I search for solutions to my problems

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