Graphics Programs Reference
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Multiple copies
Generalizing the
ARRAY
command to the third dimension, we have the
3DARRAY
command.
The 3DARRAY command
The
3DARRAY
command (alias
3A
) is used to create equally spaced multiple copies
of the selected objects in a rectangular or polar pattern, by following these steps:
1. We will start by demonstrating the rectangular pattern. After selecting the
objects, choose
Rectangular
:
Command:
3DARRAY
Select objects:
Selection
Enter the type of array [Rectangular/
Polar] <R>:
Rectangular
2. Define the number of rows along the Y direction of the current user's co-
ordinate system:
Enter the number of rows (---) <1>:
Number
3. Define the number of columns along the X direction:
Enter the number of columns (|||) <1>:
Number
4. Define the number of levels along the Z direction:
Enter the number of levels (...) <1>:
Number
5. Next, specify the distances between equivalent points (for instance, the
lower-left corner to the next lower-left corner), starting from the distance
between the rows along Y. A negative value places the copied objects
along the -Y direction:
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