Object Polar Array

The Object-Polar Array command creates a circular or semicircular arrangement of objects about a center point. Each object in the array is a replica of the original object and is modified independently. Each object copy will be labeled with the original object name and appended with “-#.”

For example: Array an object called column, creating 5 copies. The copies will be labeled: “column_1”, “column_2”, “column_3”, “column_4” and “column_5.”

1. From the Modify menu choose Object-Array-Polar, or from the Rooms/Objects toolbar select . Left click on the pull-down arrow to the right of the button to invoke the secondary menu. Select Polar.
2. Select an object to array. The selection point will determine whether the objects are inscribed in, or circumscribed about, an imaginary circle.
3. Drag the cursor to the center point of the array and click the left mouse button again. These two points define the distance and starting angle for the array.
4. In the Polar Array dialog, specify the ending angle.
5. Specify the number of object locations in the array.
6. Specify the appropriate object orientation; same as selected entity, same as polar angle or opposite of polar angle.
7. Click Ok.