Associatively distributes entity copies evenly along a path into multiple rows, and levels.
Accessing the Command
command bar: arraypath
menu bar: Modify | Array | Path Array
toolbar: Modify | Arrays |
ribbon: Sketch | Arrange | (Mechanical and SheetMetal workspaces)
ribbon: Solid | Edit | (Mechanical and SheetMetal workspaces)
ribbon: Model | Modify 3D | (BIM workspace)
ribbon: Change | Arrange | (BIM and 3D Modeling workspaces)
: arraypath
Prompts you in the command bar:
Select entities to array: (Select an entity)
Entities in set: 1
Select entities to array: (Select more entities, or else press Enter to end entity selection)
Type = Path, Associative = Yes
Select path curve: (Select an entity -- line, polyline, arc, circle, ellipse, elliptical arc, spline, helix, or 3D polyline)
[ASsociative/Method/Base point/Tangent direction/Items/Rows/Levels/Align items/Z direction/eXit]<eXit>: (Enter an option, or else press Enter to end the command)
Command Options
Option |
Description |
Associative |
Determines whether an array entity is created or a series of copies of the selected entities. The default setting is saved by the ARRAYASSOCIATIVITY system variable. Prompts you: Create associative array? [Yes/No]<Yes> - (enter an option):
Parameters for associative arrays can be specified with parametric expressions set in the Array properties, found in bottom part of the Mechanical Browser, Properties panel, or though the ARRAYEDIT command. The End offset parameter is available only when the Method = Divide. Entities making up associative array are modified with the ARRAYEDIT command. |
Method |
Specifies how to distribute entities along the path. Prompts you: Enter path method or [Divide/Measure]<Measure> - (choose an option):
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Base point |
Sets the base point of the array. Items are placed relative to the base point. Prompts you: Enter base point - (specify a point in the drawing) |
Tangent direction |
Determines how the items are aligned relative to the starting direction of the path. Prompts you: Select first point of tangent direction vector or [Normal] - (enter an option):
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Items |
Specifies the number of items or the distance between items, depending on the Method setting.
(xxx == maximum number items possible) Enter number of items or [Fill entire path] <xxx> - (enter an option):
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Rows |
Specifies the number of rows in the array, the distance between them and the incremental elevation. Prompts you:
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Levels |
Create 3D arrays by specifying the number and spacing of levels. Prompts you:
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Align items |
Specifies whether to align each item tangent to the path's direction. Alignment is relative to the first item’s orientation. Prompts you: Align arrayed items to path? <Yes>/No> - (enter an option):
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Z direction |
Determines whether to maintain the items’ original Z direction or to bank the items naturally along a 3D path. Prompts you: Maintain Z direction for all items in the array? [Yes/No]<Yes> - (enter an option:)
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Exit |
Accept the current settings and conclude the command. |
Grips Editing
When grips editing the path, the array entity is recreated along the modified path.
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Editing the path length. |
Editing the path shape. |
Related Commands
3dArray - creates 3D arrays.
-Array - creates a polar or rectangular array of entities; displays prompts at the command bar.
Array - associatively distributes entity copies in an evenly spaced rectangular, polar or path array.
ArrayClassic - creates a static polar or rectangular array of entities through a dialog box.
ArrayEdit - allows editing associative array entities and their source entities.
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.
-BmParameters - allows to list and edit the parameters of inserted components and associative array.