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Path Curve
Specifies the object to use for the path of the array. Select a line, polyline, 3D
polyline, spline, helix, arc, circle, or ellipse.
Associative
Specifies whether the arrayed objects are associative or independent.
 Yes. Contains array items in a single array object, similar to a block. With
an associative array, you can quickly propagate changes throughout the
array by editing the properties and source objects.
 No. Creates array items as independent objects. Changes to one item do
not affect the other items.
Method
Controls how to distribute items along the path.
Divide Distributes a specified number of items evenly along the length of the
path.
Measure Distributes items along the path at specified intervals.
Base Point
Defines the base point of the array. Items in path arrays are positioned relative
to the base point.
Base Point Specifies a base point for positioning the items in the array.
Key Point For associative arrays, specifies a valid constraint (or key point) on
the source objects to align with the path. If you edit the source objects or path
of the resulting array, the base point of the array remains coincident with the
key point of the source objects.
Tangent Direction
Specifies how the arrayed items are aligned relative to the path.
2 Points Specifies two points that represent the tangency of the arrayed items
relative to the path. The vector of the two points establishes the tangency of
the first item in the array. The Align Items setting controls whether the other
items in the array maintain a tangent or parallel orientation.
Normal Orients the arrayed objects with the Z axis of the current UCS.
Items
Depending on the Method setting, specifies the number of items or the distance
between items.
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