Use the Array of objects (29) component to copy model objects along a line. If you modify the original object, Tekla Structures also changes the copied objects.
- Click the Applications & components button in the side pane to open the Applications & components catalog.
- Search for the Array of objects (29) component, and then double-click to open it.
- Define the settings:
- Number of copies : Enter the number of copies you want to create.
- Spacing values : Define the spacing of the objects.
- Copy to the opposite direction : Select Yes if you want to copy in the direction opposite to the points you pick.
- Start point for copying : Choose either the object to be copied or the first input point.
- Copy at equal distances (Ignore spacing values) : Select Yes if you want to create the objects at equal distances. Spacing value will be ignored.
- Click OK to save the settings.
- Select the objects to copy.
- Click the middle mouse button to finish selecting.
- Pick a point to indicate the start of the line along which to arrange copied objects.
- Pick a point to indicate the end of the line.
Examples
Example
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Description
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An array of steel objects.
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An array of concrete objects.
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