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Linear Array Tutorial

• Linear Arrays are easy when you use a line as a placeholder to create a snap point.

• Array Value is 6, could be either Columns or Rows for a single line.
• Using Original as first copy.

• Using a triangle for a placeholder.
• Values are: Columns=4 Rows=6
• Points set in order shown.
• Columns and Rows are determined by order of points set, not by X and Y axis.

• Arraying a repeatable polygon.

• Values are same as above examples.

• So you already have an array, in this case pointmarks.
• Now you need the same array parallel to it with the same values.

• Just draw a box with 2 points set as show using Gravity Snap to create a placeholder.

• Choose Linear Array
• Value to go horizontal is Rows
• Notice Distance Type setting

• Now just Gravity Snap to the corner of the box.
• The Array is perfectly aligned to the first one

• If the Array is offset:
• Use a Parallelogram and set the points in the order shown with 3rd point at handle of object to array.
• Now select object and array to next point.