Objects creation and modification	Modifying existing objects
Creating an array of objects
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How to create a circular (polar) array  

1. Click on the menu ModifyPolar Array.
2. The Polar Array window will open.

   

3. To the right of the Base point, do one of the following:
   • Enter an X value and a Y value for the center point of the polar array.
   • Click on the Pick base point for selected objects button. The dialog window closes and the user is prompted to select objects. Use the pointing device to specify the center point of the polar array
4. Click on Select objects.

   The dialog window closes and the user is prompted to select objects.

5. Select the objects to be arrayed.
6. In the Method box, select one of the following methods:
   • Total number of items & angle to fill
   • Total number of items & angle between items.
   • Angle to fill and angle between items.
7. Enter the number of items, if available.
8. Use one of the following methods:
   • Enter the angle to fill and angle between items, if available. Angle to fill specifies the distance to fill around the circumference of the array. Angle between items specifies the distance between each item.
   • Click on the Pick angle to fill button and the Pick angle between items button. Use the pointing device to specify the angle to fill and the angle between items.

   The example area displays the result.

9. It is possible to set one of the following options:
   • To rotate the objects as they are arrayed, select Rotate items as copied . The example area displays the result.
   • To specify the X and Yenter values in the X and Y boxes or click the Pick Base Point button and use the pointing device to specify the point. .
10. Click on OK to create the array.

 Modify toolbar 

 Command line: POLAR_ARRAY