Duplicating objects along a path
Command |
Path |
Duplicate Along Path |
Edit |
The Duplicate Along Path command creates and places several copies of an object or objects along an existing path.
If a 2D object and 3D path are selected, the 2D object is projected onto the path.
To duplicate objects along a path:
Select the object or objects to duplicate, and select the path object.
Select the command.
The Duplicate Along Path dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
Parameter |
Description |
Select a path object |
Click Prev or Next to select the object that represents the path; the selected path object is highlighted |
Duplicate Placement |
Specifies the duplicate object placement parameters |
Number of Duplicates |
Creates the specified Number of duplicate objects, equally spaced along the path |
Fixed Distance |
Duplicates objects at the fixed intervals specified in Distance |
Start Offset |
Specifies the distance from the start of the path to the first duplicated object; enter zero to place the first object at the start of the path |
Curve Length |
Displays the length of the path object, for reference |
Center object on path |
Centers original and duplicates along the path; deselect the option to maintain the position of the duplicates relative to the path
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Tangent to path |
Rotates the duplicates so they are always tangent to the path
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Keep original orientation |
Maintains the original object’s position and rotates the duplicates tangent to the path, relative to the original object’s tangency angle
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Preview |
Click to preview the effect of parameter changes before clicking OK |