granth Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hey guys, i'm teaching myself AutoCAD on the 2012 version and can't figure out the array tool based on the instructions I have. I am following/using the we-r-here lessons and it says to follow a link to a video but the video just doesn't help me. Maybe i'm missing something. This is the link ( http://www.we-r-here.com/cad/tutorials/level_1/1-7.htm ). It's a bit down the page. The whole lesson makes sense up until making the .5" square. Their array tool brings up an options box, mine doesn't. I found the array tool and have attempted to use it through the command bar but it doesn't do as needed. The options box that comes up on the lesson shows the .5" square actually as a rectangle as well. Can anyone kind of point me in the right direction on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granth Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 I apologize for the thread, I jumped the gun on posting. I figured it out, though i'm sure there is far far more to learn about this pesky array tool!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Have you downloaded and installed Update 1 for AutoCAD 2012? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granth Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 I use school computers, so it's all up to them whether or not updates are installed. I would imagine that I am not using the program with an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 The update includes a workaround to bring back the classic array command dialog box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinPearson Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Also, the rectangle is just a generic dummy shape. Even if you array a circle, or a triangle, or a starfish, you get the same grey rectangle in the preview area. I should say that I can speak for up to the 2010v2 Mechanical, and if memory serves, then also vanilla 2011 is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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