Using the 3D Array tool
The 3D Array tool is used to create Rectangular and polar arrays. You can create a rectangular array by specifying the item count and distance along the X, Y and Z directions. For creating the 3D polar array, you need to select any 3D axis to rotate about.
Example 1 (Rectangular Array)
Type 3DARRAY in the command line and press ENTER.
Select the cylinder from the model and press ENTER; the message, “Enter the type of
array [Rectangular Polar] <R>:” appears in the command line.
Select the Rectangular option from the command line; the message, “Enter the number of rows
(—)
<1>:” appears.
Type 2 and press ENTER; the message, “Enter the number of columns (|||) <1>:” appears.
Type 2 and press ENTER; the message, “Enter the number of levels (…) <1>:” appears.
Type 2 and press ENTER; the message, “Specify the distance between rows (—):” appears.
Type 60 and press ENTER; the message, “Specify the distance between columns (|||):” appears.
Type -80 and press ENTER; the message, “Specify the distance between levels (…):” appears.
Type 90 and press ENTER; the rectangular array will be created as shown below.
For better visibility, rotate the model, as shown.
Type SU in the command line and press ENTER; the Subtract tool will be invoked.
Select the base object and press ENTER; the message, “Select solids, surfaces, and regions to subtract” appears.
All the cylinders and press ENTER; holes will be created on the model.
