Tenere Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Hi I'm trying to fit an array of objects (in this case support beams) equally between two points. So far I have not managed, in a previous cad program I used, the command was a simple 'tween', I'm now using Acad 2006. To elaborate; I have two identical beams in 2d end section at a set distance apart. I simply want to place say 12 copies of the beam in between the two end beams in a Linea array of equi-distance. If I revert to a calculator and enter a value for a rectangular array it invariably leaves an unequal spacing of the end beams caused by rounding up of decimal places. What I need is for Acad to set the distances as it does in a polar array, but I can't seem to find the way. Sorry if I'm being think! I really would grateful of a kind souls guidance. Quote
ReMark Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Try using either DIVIDE or MEASURE. You'll need a reference line between the centerlines of the two end beams. Quote
CADDict Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Divide command would be your best move. If you use Measure, you're still at the mercy of your calculator. Quote
Doove Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 divide and conquer draw a line between the two insrtion points, run divide, select the line, enter the number of spaces (remember spaces = no. of objects +1). delete line and you have s series of nodes where you should insert. Mind you, remember your dimensions will round aswell so check when you annotate as in the past I have found: offset dimension x no. of offsets > overall dimension usually not significantly but you just know some gimp will pick it up and query that your overall is 1mm smaller than the multiple of the offsets; as if any builder or erector is installing to millimetre accuracy... Quote
lpseifert Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Maybe this? http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=93251 Quote
Tenere Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 Great, thanks everyone, your help is most appreciated. I look forward to experimenting with your kind suggestions. Many thanks. Quote
Doove Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Maybe this?http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=93251 wow, these guys know what they're doing, I have GOT to learn some code. Makes you wonder what the tool programmers at Autodesk get paid for! Quote
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