equally space lines between 2 points

[caddbob]

I have 2 horizontal lines 47" apart, i need to put 6 equally spaced lines between them. how do I do that?

[Jack_O'neill]

There are a number of ways, but I'd suggest you investigate the "divide" command. I think it was there in the old versions of LT...if not, check back and we'll try something else.

[bill_borec]

Welcome to the forum!

 

Are we 'helping' you with a homework assignment? :-)

 

You could also divide the distance by the number of spaces and offset one of the lines. Or do an array at the set distance between the elements.

 

As Jack said, "Number of ways" to do this one.

 

Good luck.

[SLW210]

Divide 47 by 7 (number of spaces) or as stated DIVIDE a line that is 47" with number of segments=7.

[cadvision]

try this little lisp file, I've been using it since DOS AutoCAD 9 >>

 

;----------------------------------------------------------------------------
;                             DFIT.LSP
;    Array Specified Number of Entities Through Selected Distance
;----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(defun dtr(a)
(* pi (/ a 180.0))
)

(defun rtd(a)
(* 180.0 (/ a pi)))
       (defun c:dfit ()
;   SET VARIABLES AND MODES
       (setq cm (getvar "cmdecho"))
       (setvar "cmdecho" 0)
;   ACCEPT USER INPUT
       (graphscr)
       (setq startpt (getpoint "\nPick beginning of array to fit: "))
       (setq endpt (getpoint startpt "\nPick end: "))
;   CALCULATE REQUIRED DATA
       (setq oldbase (getvar "snapbase"))
       (command "snapbase" startpt)
       (setq oldang (getvar "snapang"))
       (command "snapang" (rtd (angle startpt endpt)))
       (setq number (getint "\nHow many divisions: "))
       (setq spacing (/ (distance startpt endpt) number))
       (setq objects (ssget))
;   ARRAY SELECTED ENTITES
       (command "array" objects "" "r" 1 number spacing)
;   REINSTATE SYSTEM VARIABLES
       (COMMAND "snapbase" oldbase)
       (COMMAND "snapang" oldang)
       (command "cmdecho" cm)
       (princ))

Edited March 14, 2012 by SLW210
Add code TAGS!!

[rkent]

They are using LT, so no lisp for them.

[SLW210]

Please read the CODE POSTING GUIDELINES. I got you this time.