ARRAYPOLAR
- This function duplicates a selected object in a circular pattern around a specified center point, evenly spaced by a set angle or within a total angle.
1. Creating a Polar Array Demo Video
Section titled “1. Creating a Polar Array Demo Video”1) Type “ARRAYPOLAR” in the Command Input Window.
2) Select the objects to array and press the ENTER key.
3) Select the center point of the polar array and press the ENTER key.
4) Set the required options in the Command Input Window or dialog box.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Associative | Sets whether to keep the array as a single group. - ON: Keeps the arrayed objects as a single associative array (default) - OFF: Creates them as separate individual objects |
| Base point | Lets you reposition the base point of the array. The default is the center of the selected object. |
| Items | Enter the number of objects to array. |
| Angle between | Specifies the angle (°) between each object. |
| Fill angle | Specifies the total angle (°) to fill. The default is 360°. (e.g., 180° → creates a semicircular array) |
| Rows | Used to create a multi-tier (nested circular) array. (Default: 1) |
| Levels | Arrays objects across multiple levels in the Z-axis direction. (For 3D work.) |
| Rotate items | Specifies whether each object rotates to face the center. - ON: Objects rotate relative to the center (default) - OFF: Objects keep their original orientation |
| eXit | Completes the array settings and ends the command. |
5) The array is created around the specified center point.