Duplicating Symbols in a Wall with Duplicate Array

The Duplicate Array command places multiple copies of an existing symbol or plug-in object that has been inserted into straight or round walls.

Symbols can also be duplicated within walls with the Move by Points tool (see Moving Symbols in Walls with the Move by Points Tool).

To create a duplicate array of symbol already placed in a wall:

1. Select the existing wall symbol that is to be duplicated.

2. Select Edit > Duplicate Array.

The Duplicate Array dialog box opens. The fields available depend on whether the wall that contains the selected symbol is straight or round.

►    Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Direction	The preview window shows the direction the duplicate symbols will be placed in the wall. To reverse the direction of the duplication, click the button to the left of the window.
Number of Duplicates	Specify the number of copies of the original object to create
Offset Between Duplicates	Specify how far apart to place the duplicate symbols. For straight walls, enter the distance from the center of each symbol to the center of the next symbol in the wall. For round walls, specify either the distance or the angle between the duplicates. Distance is measured along the outer arc of the round wall. Angle is the angle between the center of each symbol to the center of the next symbol in the wall.
Z Offset Between Duplicates	Optionally, specify a difference in height on the wall between each symbol

3. Click OK, and the array of duplicate symbols is placed into the wall.

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