Stretch and Array

[leothebuilder]

I have a dynamic block with an array with the column distance at 6".

Problem is I need to stretch the block 12 inches before the last vertical line appears.

Ideally I would like the block to stretch and array from the center equally to the left and right.

[steven-g · Accepted solution]

It's just a case of having the array object the correct distance from the base point.

[leothebuilder]

You're the man Steve....Thanks

[leothebuilder]

Just tried to reverse engineer your suggestions to no avail using this block trying to achieve the same result.

E.g stretch and array to the left and right. Could not get it working

[Libbya]

The easiest way I have found to properly think of arrays, is the following.  The initial object exists for the array when the associated parameter is equal to the column offset.  The first new arrayed object appears when the associated parameter is equal to 2X the column offset.  The second arrayed object appears at 3X the column offset.  The arrayed objects are offset from the initial object by the column offset distance.  They are offset in the direction that the associated parameter's endpoint is relative to its basepoint.  When you consider those rules, you can understand the following screencast and the reasons I set up the block the way I did.

[leothebuilder]

Thank you for taking the time to post this................I'll see if I can figure this out...........

[leothebuilder]

I had to watch this several times and it took me several hours but I finally got it to work.....Thanls