Circular Replicate creates multiple copies of a selected object in a circle around a given point.
To use this tool, follow these steps:
- Go to the Tools Extension tab and select the Circular Replicate tool:
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In the drawing area (2D or 3D view), hover over the component you want to replicate. To replicate it around a custom point or object, make sure the Pick start point option is selected in the properties box.
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Click to select the component.
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If Pick start point is enabled, move the cursor to the point you want to replicate around, then click to set it (for example, the object’s Center). If Pick start point is disabled, the replication will use the center of the selected component as the rotation point.
- Start moving the mouse and use the green property box to create your setup. The following options are available in the property box:
Quantity – The total number of copies.
Radius – Determines how close or far away from the starting point the copies should be placed.
Angle – How the copies should be turned in relation to the starting point.
Rotation of copies – Rotates the placement of the copies around the starting point.
Rotate inward – Rotates the copies inward toward the starting point.
Keep original – Select this checkbox if you want the original object (your reference) to be retained.
Keep elevation - Select this checkbox if you want the elevation of the referenced object to be applied to subsequent copies. - Click once or press Enter to finalize the placement (3).
- Press Esc or move the cursor outside of the drawing area to end the tool.
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I am attempting to do the polar replicate and my chairs keep refusing to rotate inward. When I try to click the rotate inward box it does not do anything to the product. What am I doing wrong? I have tried to replicate the chair when it was turned or straight and neither will rotate inward. Thank you!
Each manufacturer builds their symbols a little bit differently. In addition to checking Rotate Inward, enter a value in the Rotation of copies cell. Depending on the Extension, the value may be different. Try this out and let us know if you're still having issues!
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