2013

To add columns to the left, specify a negative value for the distance between
columns. Rectangular arrays are constructed along a baseline defined by the
current snap rotation. This angle is normally 0, so the rows and columns are
orthogonal with respect to the X and Y drawing axes. The Rotate option of
the
SNAP (page 986) command changes the angle and creates a rotated array.
The
SNAPANG (page 1481) system variable stores the snap rotation angle.
If you specify a large number of rows and columns for the array, it might take
a while to create the copies. By default, the maximum number of array
elements that you can generate in one command is 100,000. How you change
this limit depends on the product:
 Most AutoCAD-based products: The limit is set by the MAXARRAY setting
in the registry. To reset the limit to 200,000, for example, enter (setenv
"MaxArray" "200000") at the Command prompt.
 AutoCAD LT: You can change the maximum number of array elements
by setting the MaxArray system registry variable using the SETENV
command.
Polar
Creates an array by copying the selected objects around a specified center
point.
Specify center point of array or [Base]: Specify a point or enter b to specify a new
base point
Center Point Creates an array defined by a center point.
Base Specifies a new reference (base) point relative to the selected objects that
will remain at a constant distance from the center point of the array as the
objects are arrayed.
Enter the number of items in the array: Enter a positive integer or press Enter
If you enter a value for the number of items, you must specify either the angle
to fill or the angle between items. If you press Enter (and do not provide the
number of items), you must specify both.
84 | Chapter 2 Commands