ArrayRect

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):

• Yes - creates an associative array, which can be edited later with the ArrayEdit command
• No - creates a non-associative array, which consists of copies of the entities laid out in a pattern

The associative arrays parameters can be specified using a parametric expressions. Expressions can be set in the array properties in bottom part of the Mechanical Browser, Properties panel or via the ArrayEdit command.

Base point

Sets the base point of the array. Prompts you:

Enter base point - (specify a point in the drawing.) Items are placed relative to the base point.

Count

Specifies the number of rows and columns. Prompts you:

1. Enter the number of columns <xx> - (type a value, or else press Enter to accept the current number.)

2. Enter the number of rows <xx> - (type a value, or else press Enter to accept the current number)

Spacing

Specifies the spacing between columns and/or rows. Prompts you:

Enter the distance between columns or [Unit cell] <xx.x> - (type a value, or else press Enter to accept the current spacing)

Unit cell option prompts you:

1. Select first point of unit cell - (Specify a point). A rectangle is displayed dynamically. (If dynamic input is on, then the width and height of the spacing rectangle are displayed.)

2. Opposite corner - (specify a point, or else enter the desired column and row spacings in the dynamic entry fields. Press the Tab key to switch back and forth between the entry fields, and then press Enter to confirm the values.)

Columns

Specifies the number of columns and the spacing between subsequent columns. Prompts you:

1. Enter the number of columns <xx> - (type a value, or else press Enter to accept the current number.)

2. Enter the distance between columns or [Total] <xx.x> - (enter an option:)
   • Distance - specifies the distance between subsequent columns
   • Total - specifies the distance between the first and the last column

Rows

Specifies the number of rows and the spacing between subsequent rows. Prompts you:

1. Enter the number of rows <xx> - (type a value, or else press Enter to accept the current number.)

2. Enter the distance between rows or [Total] <xx.x> - (enter an option):
   • Distance - specify the distance between subsequent rows
   • Total - specifies the distance between the first and the last row

3. Enter the incrementing elevation between rows <0.0> - (specifies the increasing or decreasing elevation for each subsequent row.)

Levels

Creates 3D arrays by specifying the number and spacing of levels.

Prompts you:

1. Enter the number of levels <1> - (specifies the number of levels)

2. Enter the distance between levels or [Total] <xxx> - (enter an option):
   • 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.