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Mobile Array Creation Techniques

The document provides instructions for creating and editing arrays of objects in three patterns: rectangular, path, and polar. It explains the steps to create each type of array and highlights the differences between associative and non-associative arrays. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of monitoring the command window for guidance during the process.

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Mobile Array Creation Techniques

The document provides instructions for creating and editing arrays of objects in three patterns: rectangular, path, and polar. It explains the steps to create each type of array and highlights the differences between associative and non-associative arrays. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of monitoring the command window for guidance during the process.

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Mobile Computer Training Unit

Array

Creates copies of objects arranged in a pattern. You can create copies of objects in a regularly
spaced rectangular, polar, or path array.

Rectangular

Distributes copies of the selected object into any combination of rows, columns, and
levels (same as the ARRAYRECT command).

1. Click rectangular array


2. Select object and press enter

Path

Evenly distributes copies of the selected object along a path or a portion of a path (same
as the ARRAYPATH command). To use path array you MUST have an existing path in
your workspace area (spline or line)

1. Click path array


2. Select object and press enter
3. Select path and press enter

NB: The number of copies of the shape that appears depends on that size of the shape and the
length of the path
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Polar

Evenly distributes copies of the object in a circular pattern around a center point or axis
of rotation (same as the ARRAYPOLAR command). To use polar array you MUST have
an existing circle in your workspace are

1. Click polar array


2. Select object and press enter
3. Select the center of the circle and press enter

NB: The number of copies of the shape that appears depends on that size of the shape and the
circle

After creating arrays you can edit them. When you click on any object in the array, the array
ribbon appears

You can make changes such as

Add more rows and/or columns to increase number of copies

Increase or decrease space between rows and/or columns

Delete rows and/or columns

Move the array (only associative arrays)

Disassociate array except (polar arrays)


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Associative arrays

Associative arrays have the advantage that they can be easily modified later. Array items
are contained in a single array. You can change the number of these items and their
spacing in an associative array. You can edit the array properties, such as the spacing or
number of items using either the grips on the array or the Properties palette.

Non-associative arrays

Non-associative arrays become independent objects after you exit the ARRAY command.

REMEMBER!

Always pay attention to your command window to know what to do next with the array tool

Common questions

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A user might choose to disassociate an array to convert the items into independent objects, allowing for unique modifications to each item. However, this disassociation feature cannot be applied to polar arrays, which means that disassociation is not an option if the circular pattern of the arrangement needs to be maintained .

To create an effective polar array, you must have an existing circle in your workspace as it uses a center point or axis of rotation for distribution. It is necessary to understand that the number and configuration of copies depend on the size of the shape and the circle .

A path array is more advantageous when you need to distribute copies of an object along a specific path or portion of a path, such as a spline or line. This is particularly useful when the workspace requires objects to follow a curved or non-linear trajectory, which cannot be efficiently managed by a rectangular array that distributes objects only in straight lines .

To create a rectangular array of objects in a workspace, you first click on 'rectangular array', then select the object you wish to copy and press enter. When modifying this array, you can add or delete rows and columns, adjust the space between them, or move the array if it is associative. Changes are made using the array ribbon that appears when clicking on an object in the array .

Associative arrays allow for easy modifications after creation because array items are contained in a single array. You can alter the number of items and their spacing through the grips on the array or the Properties palette. In contrast, non-associative arrays become independent objects once you exit the ARRAY command, meaning they cannot be easily modified as a group .

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