ARRAYRECT command

Creates a rectangular array of entities.

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Description

Associatively distributes copies of entities into any number of rows, columns and levels.

Options

ASsociative
Determines whether an array entity is created or a series of copies of the selected entities.
Note: The default setting is saved by the ARRAYASSOCIATIVITY system variable.
Note: Parameters for associative arrays can be specified with parametric expressions set in the Array properties, found in Mechanical browser, Properties panel or through the ARRAYEDIT command.
Base point
Sets the base point of the array. Items are placed relative to the base point.
COUnt
Specifies the number of rows and columns.
Spacing
Specifies the distance between columns and/or rows.
Unit cell
A rectangle is displayed dynamically. Specify a point or enter the desired column and row spacing in the dynamic entry fields. To switch back and forth between the entry fields, press Tab key.
Note: If dynamic input is on, then the width and height of the spacing rectangle are displayed.
COLumns
Specifies the number of columns and the spacing between subsequent columns.
Expression
A mathematical formula or equation can be used to derive the value.
Rows
Specifies the number of rows, the spacing between subsequent rows and the incremental elevation.
Distance
Specifies the distance between subsequent columns/rows.
Total
Specifies the distance between the first and the last column/row.
Incrementing elevation between rows
Specifies the increasing or decreasing elevation for each subsequent row.
Levels
Creates 3D arrays by specifying the number and spacing of levels.
Distance
Specifies the distance between subsequent levels by typing a value or picking two points.
Total
Specifies the distance between the bottom and the top level.
eXit
Accept the current settings and conclude the command.