Crazy Array

[PhysicsCAD]

I have several questions about a design I am making. I also have very little experience with AutoCad.

 

I have succeeded in created 1 array. The design I am trying to make is a lattice of arrays, all on the micron scale. I guess this would be an array of arrays, with each cell holding a different array.

 

My first question is, can I create a table feature that holds each array (all of which are the same area of 5x5mm) so that they are all equidistant and organized in a square? If so, how? Keep in mind that I want to create the table feature FIRST, then create the individual arrays within each cell AFTER.

 

Additionally, I want to create an array of rectangles where each row is shifted by half the length of each rectangle (essentially like a chess board). Every OTHER row will be the same. How can I create an array that does this?

 

 

I know there are alot of questions, but since they are all related I was hoping they are an easy answer for some of the seasoned CAD users.

[Ryder76]

I have several questions about a design I am making. I also have very little experience with AutoCad.

 

I have succeeded in created 1 array. The design I am trying to make is a lattice of arrays, all on the micron scale. I guess this would be an array of arrays, with each cell holding a different array.

 

My first question is, can I create a table feature that holds each array (all of which are the same area of 5x5mm) so that they are all equidistant and organized in a square? If so, how? Keep in mind that I want to create the table feature FIRST, then create the individual arrays within each cell AFTER.

 

Make a block of your original array then array that block in your square pattern.

 

Additionally, I want to create an array of rectangles where each row is shifted by half the length of each rectangle (essentially like a chess board). Every OTHER row will be the same. How can I create an array that does this?

 

This one you may have to piece together. Make two linear arrays and snap the corners to create the Chess board pattern.

 

 

I know there are alot of questions, but since they are all related I was hoping they are an easy answer for some of the seasoned CAD users.

 

I don't think you will be able to do these in one step/automatically. It may take a lisp to perform that. Let us know if these ideas work. Are you trying to duplicate and already existing table of some sort? Can you post a pic of it?

 

ps. I posted the stuff in red too.

[PhysicsCAD]

Forum requires 9 posts before I can post a picture. Hopefully I will have that many by the end of the day and post one.

[Ryder76]

Did either of my suggestions work for you?

[PhysicsCAD]

I'm working on the block right now, but it crashes due to having 600,000+ objects per block.

[Ryder76]

holy cow:shock:

 

try creating the block in a drawing with no other entities.

[rkent]

I have several questions about a design I am making. I also have very little experience with AutoCad.

 

I have succeeded in created 1 array. The design I am trying to make is a lattice of arrays, all on the micron scale. I guess this would be an array of arrays, with each cell holding a different array.

 

My first question is, can I create a table feature that holds each array (all of which are the same area of 5x5mm) so that they are all equidistant and organized in a square? If so, how? Keep in mind that I want to create the table feature FIRST, then create the individual arrays within each cell AFTER.

You can define a block for each portion and then edit the block as you go along. Either with bedit or refedit.

 

Additionally, I want to create an array of rectangles where each row is shifted by half the length of each rectangle (essentially like a chess board). Every OTHER row will be the same. How can I create an array that does this?

You will make an array of the first row, copy it up and over where you want it, now make an array of both rows.

I know there are alot of questions, but since they are all related I was hoping they are an easy answer for some of the seasoned CAD users.

 

See attached, are either of those what you are after?