Is there a way to .... (part 2!)
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Just wondering if there is an easy way to copy objects/groups along a path, similar to the 'follow me' tool?
For example, at work I need to copy logs along a line to form a log retention wall. Just wondering if there's a plug in that can achieve this or if the only way is to do it manually?
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hi leedeetee,
I think you are just looking to create an array. You can simply copy your log component in the normal way (select log then use move tool but press Ctrl to copy it) after you place copied log in correct location simply type x20 or x65 or x however many you want and press return.
I'm sure there are YouTube clips which may explain this better.
Cheers.
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If the path is a straight line or circular arc then the Move or Rotate tool + Ctrl will make a copy at a given distance/angle - immediately that is made if you type 10x you'll get 10 copies at the same spacing or angle, if you had typed 10/ you get 10 copies apportioned between the original and the first copy at an equal spacing or angles - so if you want 10 extra posts at 2m c/c Move+Ctrl to copy one at 2m then use 10x to make the extra copies each 2m from the last; OR if you want 10 posts to fit into 12.345m the do the same BUT snap the first copy at 12.345m and then use 10/ and the copies will squeeze into the space between the original and the first copy at equal centers...
If the path is complex then RickW has a
PathCopyruby and Chris Fullmer has aComponentStringerruby that make copies along selected curve at nodes or centers with rotation, scaling etc... find the threads in the Ruby forums -
Those plugins are exactly what I was looking for, thank you both for your answers.
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