Creates 2D and 3D arrays of entities in rectangular or polar patterns, or along a path.
Accessing the Command
command bar: array
alias: ar
menu bar: Modify | Array | 2D Array
toolbar: Modify | 
ribbon:
: array
Prompts you in the command bar:
Select entities: (Select an entity)
Entities in set: 1
Select entities: (Select more entities or press Enter to stop selecting entities)
Enter array type [Rectangular/PAth/POlar] <Rectangular>: (Choose an array type or press Enter to accept the default)
The default array type is saved by the ARRAYTYPE variable. The ARRAYASSOCIATIVITY variable controls whether static or associative arrays are created.
Command Options
Option |
Description |
|
Rectangular |
Distributes entity copies into any number of rows, columns, and levels (z direction). See the ArrayRect command. |
|
Path |
Distributes entity copies evenly along a path into multiple rows and levels. See the ArrayPath command. |
|
Polar |
Distributes entity copies evenly in a circular pattern about a center point or axis of rotation, using multiple rows and levels. See the ArrayPolar command. |
Related Commands
3dArray - creates 3D arrays.
-Array - creates a polar or rectangular array of entities; displays prompts at the command bar.
ArrayClassic - creates a static polar or rectangular array of entities through a dialog box.
ArrayEdit - allows editing associative array entities and their source entities.
ArrayPath - associatively distributes entity copies evenly along a path into multiple rows, and levels.
ArrayPolar - associatively distributes entity copies evenly in a circular pattern about a center point or axis of rotation, using multiple rows, and levels.
ArrayRect - associatively distributes entity copies into any number of rows, columns, and levels.
MInsert - inserts arrays of blocks.
