Can you break an Array

[netman]

If you have 10 items made by ARRAY, is there a way to cut one of them from the array or ....do you just have to start over with a less number?

[eldon]

You do not say whether it is a rectangular array or a polar array.

 

This quote is from the help files:

 

Each object in an array can be manipulated independently. If you select multiple objects from which to construct the array, AutoCAD counts the objects as one item to be copied and arrayed.

[Dadgad]

If you select the array and then use your right click shortcut menu> ARRAY >EDIT or ITEMS ..... either will let you delete an item, or you can change the number of items in the array in the PROPERTIES. There are a number of other changes you can make in the shortcut menu ARRAY dropdown.

[nestly]

Assuming you're referring to an Associative Array, you have a lot of options.

 

• Select the array and grab the grips (arrow shaped grips) adjust it.
  
• Select the Array and hover over the the upper right grip (square) and select "Row and Column Count"
  
• Select the Array and use the Ribbon to change the number of items
  
• Other less obvious solutions for Dynamic Arrays is to Ctrl+Click on any of the Objects to move/erase singularly, or explode the array.
  

[rkent]

Hold down Ctrl, Pick on the item, hit delete. This is for an Associative Array in 2012 I presume.

 

Nestly did mention this one but I feel it is the best and shortest route to get there.

[Jack_O'neill]

If you want them to maintain the same spacing whatever, but you just had one too many, I would try the "erase" command.

[netman]

Got it!

 

The easist way was to Ctr. > Click> ( red square came up)> Delete.

I draw a lot of chain links on some of this gear and I often under or over estimate.

 

Thank you all. It is appreciated.

[netman]

Really Dumb question.

 

what is the difference between Associative and Annotative?

 

I am drawing simple stuff that might have 4-5 layers at best and wind up with 90kb > 300kb files.

 

I use multiple colors and no more than 3 lineweights.

 

I do HATCH and GRADIENT a lot.

 

Which should I be using? Does it even make a difference?

[nestly]

I draw a lot of chain links on some of this gear and I often under or over estimate.

 

Do you mind posting a sample drawing?.

 

In AutoCAD "Associative" means that objects are linked or bound by other objects or control dimensions. "Annotative" means that certain types of objects can be automatically scaled to display/print at the same size regardless of the drawing scale.

[netman]

A. I get a bleeding action when I build an elipse and then hatch or fill it with solid color.

C. I loose my boudary lines and it seems if I copy and set several of the items (like these rings) I loose the boundary again. I re-did these twice to get the boundary ( outline) back. I do not what I am doing to sometimes lose this outline.

 

 

My customers do not have AC and most of the time I will either send them a WORD file or the PDF if I can get it working properly. I need the pics to be clear.

I am not printing a sheet and sending, I am sending a file.

 

Any help is appreciated as I am thoroughly convinced this is Operator Error and NOT AC.

 

 

Thank you. I will not be ch3cking anything until late tomorrow so there is no rush.

Bolshline 1.dwg

[netman]

Any idea why when I try to view my own file on this site, AC says Fatal Error and I can not access it to check it?

[Dana W]

Any idea why when I try to view my own file on this site, AC says Fatal Error and I can not access it to check it?

 

Might you still have it open under the same name on your own computer?

[netman]

No, that wasn't it.

I am sure I have something screwed up in the AC file. Thank you for the reply.

[ReMark]

In post #8 you asked about the difference between associative and annotative. The following is taken from your AutoCAD Help files. Get acquainted with the F1 (Help) key as it can lead to answers for most basic questions.

 

"Dimensions can be associative, nonassociative, or exploded. Associative dimensions adjust to changes in the geometric objects that they measure."

 

Dimensions can also be annotative. "When you add annotations to your drawing, you can turn on the Annotative property for those objects.

These annotative objects are scaled based on the current annotation scale setting and are automatically displayed at the correct size."

 

Re: Hatch versus Gradient.

 

Your choice. There isn't that much of a difference in file size between the two as far as I can tell. Why are you worried about file size?

[SLW210]

I had no problem opening and printing your drawing to PDF.

[netman]

"Dimensions can be associative, nonassociative, or exploded. Associative dimensions adjust to changes in the geometric objects that they measure."

 

 

I am a net maker....smart enough about things in my trade but very ignorant about this. Could you possibly explain in simple terms what the difference is, what I should be using if accurate scaling is NOT an issue , and how to set the ACLT to either Associative or Annotative?

 

MAny Thanks for any help in this.

 

The F1 is nice enough but I feel getting information directly from experts in this is much more useful.