Associatively distributes copies of entities into any number of rows, columns, and levels.
Accessing the Command
command bar: arrayrect
menu bar: Modify | Array | Rectangular Array
toolbar: Arrays
ribbon:
- Sketch | Arrange (Mechanical and SheetMetal workspaces)
- Solid | Edit (Mechanical and SheetMetal workspaces)
- Model | Modify 3D (BIM workspace)
- Change | Arrange (BIM and 3D Modeling workspaces)
: arrayrect
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 = Rectangular, Associative = Yes
[ASsociative/Base point/COUnt/Spacing/COLumns/Rows/Levels/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):
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:
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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:
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Columns |
Specifies the number of columns and the spacing between subsequent columns. Prompts you:
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Rows |
Specifies the number of rows and the spacing between subsequent rows. Prompts you:
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Levels |
Creates 3D arrays by specifying the number and spacing of levels. Prompts you:
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Exit |
Accept the current settings and conclude the command. |
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.
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.
Blockify - automatically detects equally shaped solids in a model and replaces them by block references.
Searches the drawing for an identical set of entities (2D and 3D) and replaces them by block references.
Optionally replaces block patterns by arrays.
MInsert - inserts arrays of blocks.
-BmParameters - allows to list and edit the parameters of inserted components and associative array.