Array: spacing between objects option

[cekuhnen]

current array does allow you to divide the distance and position objects there.

what is really missing is being able to array parts with a distance between the objects I can adjust!

as an example I will use Blender here: You can array objects next to each other

or define the space between them according to the % of the object width

in addition specifically for Fusion using a distance based on a unite value like 1cm or Dimension of an object would be ideal!!!

[Solar-emc]

YES PLEASE

What amazes me about this is. Back in 1985 we had this ability in macPaint and macDraw. I don't understand why this is not a standard in all graphics programs.

[cekuhnen]

@Solar-emc Well every CAD app has different philosophies and follows a workflow the users seem to use. Rhino today still shows its origin as a plug-in for AutoCAD.

[colin.smith]

Hi @cekuhnen

We have the ability to control the spacing value between each object in the pattern. Are you asking for the % to be added as an option?

Colin

[cekuhnen]

@colin.smith

Yes that would be fantastic. The current array tools in Fusion are fantastic with what it can do - specifically even leaving out steps.

But I found myself often wishing for using percentage to use as well.

The modifier in Blender uses the actual with of the object and when you say 1 then it places object next to object.

In Fusion you could do that as well but you would need to measure the object with first.

I am not sure how easy this would be for Fusion to implement because Blender just draws a bounding box around the mesh

and samples x y z from it.

[colin.smith]

Adding to the sketching backlog. Release date TBD.