Array
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Array duplicates an object into an array of your choosing. The array can be in one, two or three dimensions and is updated as you change values in the numeric panel. There are two modes, Rectangular and Radial.
Count X, Y, Z - How many of your object you want in the array.
Offset X, Y, Z - The distance between array elements modulated by the Mode dropdown below each entry. All offsets are measured from the leftmost point for X; the lowest point for Y and the furthest forward point for Z.
Between - The distance between each array element
Total - The total distance for the offset of array elements
Multiply - The distance between array elements is multiplied at each increment of the array
Random Position X, Y, Z - Randomizes the position of each array element up to the amount set, in both directions
Rotation X, Y, Z - Randomizes the rotation of each array element up to the amount set, in both directions
Scale - Randomizes the scale of each array element up to the amount set, in both directions
Radial Count - How many objects are contained within the bounds of the Start and End angles. Array elements will be rotated to the circle
Start Angle - The beginning angle for the array. Negative numbers are possible. The default is 0°
End Angle - The end angle for the array. The default is 360° and while more cannot be achieved with the mini-slider numbers can be typed in this field
Offset - Raises on the Axis each object in the array modulated by the mode dropdown below
Between - The distance between each array element
Total - The total distance for the offset of array elements
Multiply - The distance between array elements is multiplied at each increment of the array
Axis - The axis in which you wish to make your array
Radial Center - Offset the center of your Polar array. Changing the Radial Center of the Axis in which your array is made has no effect
Random Position X, Y, Z - Randomizes the position of each array element up to the amount set, in both directions
Rotation X, Y, Z - Randomizes the rotation of each array element up to the amount set, in both directions
Scale - Randomizes the scale of each array element up to the amount set, in both directions
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Contributed by Richard Feeney