Autodesk 00308-011408-9F30A User Guide - Page 285

Precision is not substituted for simplicity. When using Symbol Array, controls on the edit bar allow you to: s Specify the array pattern. You can arrange symbols along any of the following entities-a line defined by two points, an arc defined by an angle and two points, a circle defined by two points, or a rectangle defined by two corners. s Select the symbol type. The drop-down list names all the symbols in the currently selected Symbol Library. You can also select a symbol from the Content Librarian. s Enter the scale value. When the Scaling Factor check box on the edit bar is checked, symbols are scaled proportionately. When it is unchecked, you must enter separate height and width scaling factors. s Select the gap between symbols. No Gaps means that as the extent of the symbol is reached, AutoSketch places another instance of the symbol. Middle Gaps means that symbols are spaced evenly along the length of the entity with symbols at the startpoint and endpoint. All Gaps means that symbols are spaced evenly along the length of the entity with gaps at the startpoint and endpoint. s Enter vertical and horizontal spacing of symbols. The entered values are the increments of length that must be drawn before AutoSketch inserts each instance of the symbol. Similarly, Rubber Stamp Array edit bar controls also let you define the pattern of selected entities. To arrange symbols along an array 1 On the Draw menu, click Symbol, Array, or click the Symbol Array button on the All-In-One toolbar. The pointer changes to a drawing tool and controls appear on the edit bar. 2 From the Current Symbol drop-down list on the edit bar, select the symbol you want to duplicate. OR Click a symbol on the current Symbol page of the Content Librarian. 3 On the Entity Type drop-down menu, click Line Single, 2 Points and Angle Arc, Center, Side Circle, or Rectangle. Creating Patterns of Duplicate Entities | 275