Part LinkArrayPath

Part LinkArrayPath
Menu location
Part/Assembly → Link Arrays → Path Link Array
Workbenches
Part, Assembly
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
26.3
See also
None

Description

The Part LinkArrayPath command creates a Link array from a selected object by placing copies along a path.

The command can be used on many 3D objects such as those created with the Part Workbench, but also on assembly instances created with the Assembly Workbench.

Usage

1. Optionally select one object.
2. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the Path Link Array button.
   • Select the Part/Assembly → Link Arrays → Path Link Array option from the menu.
3. The Path Link Array task panel opens. See Options for more information.
4. If you have not yet selected an object, press the Select Object button and select one object.
5. Enter the required parameters in the task panel.
6. Press the OK button to finish the command.

Options

• Press the Select Path button to select a path.
• Select the Spacing mode: Fixed count, Fixed spacing or Fixed count and spacing. See the Draft Path Array page for more details.
• Specify the number of Occurrences, Spacing or both depending on the selected Spacing mode.
• Specify the Start offset and End offset.
• Optionally, check the Reverse path box to reverse the path direction.
• Optionally, check the Align to path box to align the elements to the path.
• Press the Cancel button to abort the command.