To Work With Polar Arrays

How to create and edit polar arrays.

Create a Polar Array

  1. Click Home tab Modify panel Polar Array. Find
  2. Select the objects to array.
  3. Specify a center point.

    A preview array is displayed.

  4. Enter i (Items) and enter the number of objects to array.
  5. Enter a (Angle) and enter the angle to fill.

    You can also drag the arrow grips to adjust the fill angle.

Toggle the Object Rotation on Polar Arrays

Use this method if the polar array is associative and ribbons are displayed. This procedure controls whether the objects are rotated about the center point or maintain their original alignment.

  1. Select the array.
  2. Click Array context ribbon Properties panel Rotate Items. Find

Modify the Angle Between the Items in a Polar Array

  1. Select the array.
  2. Click the Angle Between grip.

    The Angle Between grip is displayed on the second item in the first row of the polar array. This grip is displayed only when there are three or more items in the array.

  3. Move the cursor to increase or decrease the angle between the items and then click.