With the command Array you can arrange drawing elements into a pattern.


Here's how to create a circular pattern:

  1. Click on Modify > Pattern on the Ribbon.

or

  1. Enter ARRAY in the command window.
  2. In the dialog box, click the Circular tab.
  1. Click on the Button Select entities.
    The dialog is hidden.
  2. In the graphics area, select the drawing elements that are to form the pattern.
  3. Press Enter to complete your selection.
    The dialog is displayed again.
  4. Define the following properties in the Settings area:
    Angle between the elements.
    Total number of elements.
  5. In the dialog window, specify the X; Y coordinates of the pattern base point 
    or
    Click on the button to specify the pattern base point in the graphics area.
  6. Activate the option Align elements around axis so that the drawing elements are rotated with the circular arrangement.
  7. Enter the coordinates X; Y of the pattern center in the dialog window. 
    or
    Click on the button to specify the pattern center in the graphics area.
  8. Click Ok to create the pattern.




How to create a linear pattern:

  1. Click on Modify > Muster on the Ribbon.

or

  1. Enter Pattern in the command window.
  2. In the dialog box, click the Linear tab.


  1. Click on the Button Select entities.
    The dialog is hidden.
  2. In the graphics area, select the drawing elements that are to form the pattern.
  3. Press Enter to complete your selection.
    The dialog is displayed again.
  4. Define the following properties in the Settings area:
    Vertical number: Number of elements in the vertical direction.
    Horizontal number: Number of elements in the horizontal direction.
    Vertical spacing: Distance between the elements in the vertical direction.
    Horizontal spacing: Distance between the elements in the horizontal direction.
    Pattern angle: Angle at which the pattern should be arranged.
  5. Click Ok to create the pattern.