Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Fixed Distance
This option can be used with the Spacing parameter,
which defines the distance between each instance of the detail
component. The number of detail components with the spacing that
completely fit within the length of the path will be displayed.
Fixed Number
This option equally spaces the detail component along
the length of the path drawn.
Maximum Spacing
This option allows you to set the maximum
distance between instances of the detail component. When the
Maximum Spacing option is used, the space between instances may be
less than specified, depending on the length of the path. This ensures
that a complete instance will occur at each end of the path. Additional
instances are added as changes to the path length cause the maximum
spacing to be reached.
The Inside parameter determines whether the first and last instance of the
detail fits within the length of the path drawn. The insertion point of the
detail component determines the placement of the first and last instances.
Figure 22.8
shows two repeating details with the same settings except that
the top row's Inside parameter is set to No and the bottom row's is set to
Yes. Notice that the bottom row has fewer instances of the detail component
even though the path distance is the same.
Figure 22.8
Repeating details
You can use the Detail Rotation parameter to rotate the detail component
family so that it follows the path in the proper manner.
Because repeating detail components are system families, you cannot store
them in your library, but you can create them in your project template for
use on every project. Another alternative is to create a project file with all
the styles you use and then transfer them into your projects as needed.
The detail component families used in the repeating detail styles will be
transferred along with the styles.
