insert object along line at set distances

is there a way to insert an object say its a circle along a line arc or spline at a set distances say 100 apart along the line?

 

Please dont confuse this with insert block using divide command

Not sure that you can do it when you insert the block, but once it is inserted you could either use ARRAY or just OFFSET, but for a arc i would say use ARRAY. ARRAY either works in Polar or Rectangular really helpful for what you want.

im familiar with these techniques how about a spline though. inserting a circle along a spline at a distance of 100 apart?

Measure is the command, similar to divide.

depends on what version of CAD you have, in 2012 there is a path array which can do splines but in the older version only rectangular/polar.

 

for older version how about this:

 

you need to draw you item, then make it a block, if a circle make the centre the insertion point. Also need you spline drawn. once that done use 'Measure' as below:

 

MEASURE

Select the spline

B (for block)

and then enter your block's name

and then enter your distance

 

and there you have it.

is there a way to insert an object say its a circle along a line arc or spline at a set distances say 100 apart along the line?

 

Please dont confuse this with insert block using divide command

 

I may have misunderstood your needs, maybe this lisp file, not my own.

Place along Object Pline.lsp

cicad,

use measure - first make the circle into a block all it whatever you like ©, then,

Command:MEASURE

Select object to measure: select your spline

Specify length of segment or [block]: b

Enter name of block to insert: c

Align block with object? [Yes/No] :

Specify length of segment: 100

Please dont confuse this with insert block using divide command

If you mean that you want a specified distance, then Measure is what you're after. If you mean you don't want blocks, then explode them after Divide/Measure - they should be selected as previous so and explode on previous should turn them back into objects.