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How do I array a selected object in a grid in AutoCAD by typing what I want?
Select the object, then type "make a 4 by 6 grid of this bolt hole, 25 apart". cadssistant reads the selected entity, computes the positions itself and creates the copies in one batch, leaving the original as the first cell, then reports what it drew. Say "4 rows by 6 columns" if the direction matters, "30 across, 20 up" for different spacings, or "8 copies around this point" for a polar array. The same thing by hand is ARRAY with the Rectangular option.
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make a 4 by 6 grid of this bolt hole, 25 apart
Paste it into the palette, or pick it from the recipes inside the chat.
What cadssistant does
- Reads the grip-selected entity, geometry included, or asks "Select the object to array:" through AutoCAD's prompt.
- Computes 4 × 6 positions 25 apart from the original's position: the original stays as one cell, 23 copies are added.
- Creates the copies in one step and replies with the count and spacing it used.
By hand, at the command line
Command: -ARRAY
Select objects: (pick the hole) ↵
Enter the type of array [Rectangular/Polar] <R>: R
Enter the number of rows (---) <1>: 4
Enter the number of columns (|||) <1>: 6
Enter the distance between rows or specify unit cell (---): 25
Specify the distance between columns (|||): 25By hand: the command-line form of ARRAY.
Good to know
- Spacing is centre to centre, in drawing units.
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