array with an axis

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Vincent B
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array with an axis

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Is the axis reference option works? how?
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Re: array with an axis

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In my opinion this line is only important as a center line for a polar array, It is not used with a orthogonal array, but there is a standard menu lay out for all types of arrays
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Re: array with an axis

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I don't think it works. Maybe it's for a different type of array or a leftover property from an earlier version or maybe it was broken in all the Draft workbench code changes.

Here's a hack for you. Make the Array attachable and attach it to the edge.

Select the array
Ctrl+Shift+P to send it to the python console as object "obj"
Enter into the console:

Code: Select all

obj.addExtension("Part::AttachExtensionPython")
Select something else, then select the Array again
Attach to the edge.

Array retains its attachment capabilities after saving/restarting/reloading
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Re: array with an axis

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The tooltip seems pretty explicit to me. :?
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Re: array with an axis

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The property should probably be hidden for ortho arrays.
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Re: array with an axis

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I should buy new glasses or sleep more. :lol: thanks.
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