jkoll66 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) I have a simple drawing that I would like to add an array action to. I just can't get it to work. I'm not sure what's going on, but when I grab the grip and move it, the rectangle around the drawing disappears and nothing arrays. I've attached the file. Please help! Thanks. AutoCAD 2016 Flow Rack.dwg Edited January 12, 2016 by jkoll66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Jayne Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Ok I just opened your file and it worked of me. Just click on the object and then click 'Array'. From there you can type in how many rows or columns of the object you would like (how many replicas and in which direction) or you can do the 'drag the blue triangle' that I think you were trying. If you are trying to replicate one the small squares or any other section of that object then click on it then click 'Explode' and then click on your chosen section and then click 'Array' and follow the same process as above I hope this helps! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoll66 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Sarah, Thanks for the reply. The problem is I am trying to create a Dynamic Block. I've added a linear parameter and an array action. It just isn't behaving like I thought it should. I've done the same thing with a simple rectangle and it worked fine. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCADnoob Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 There seems to be something funky going on in the file (or im just not getting it either). Im not well versed on dealing with dynamic blocks but i was able to get a few things to array in the block. Its strange i could get the arrows to array but if i select other certain parts in the selection set it would not array. How was this created? was it imported from another file format? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareknees Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 is the outside frame necessary? I got it to work but there is something up with the frame around the outside it does not like to move. Flow Rack.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareknees Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 all I can say is use the test block option and it may correct itself. I got it to work, with the frame and everything. Flow Rack.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoll66 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Square, Could you please explain how you got it to work? I used the test block option. And, yes, the outside frame is necessary. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoll66 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 I just deleted the frame and redrew it. Now it works as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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