Best method to evenly space different objects along wall

[Anonymous]

hey guys.

this is a basic question but i need some help..

i wanted to know the best method to evenly space different objects(doors & windows) along a wall.

it is easy enough inserting multiple windows with even spacing using the multiply -1 method, but how do you do it when there is more than one object with different dimensions to consider?

thanks
benn

[Dwight]

That's not a basic question - you want a magic trick to analyze a group of components and solve a spacing problem.

What is even spacing? Is it measured centre-to-centre or placement having equal gaps?

For a first try, I'd array hotspots along the alignment line and place the different objects individually.

If you want a simply-measured offset for additional elements, consider the Divisions tool with a specific distance entered.

The Distribute tool will evenly distribute elements along a line or edge, based in centers.

[Anonymous]

thanks for the reply.

i wanted to be able to create even spacing between the edges of the objects, without having to manually calculate the spacing ie (length of wall - combined length of objects) / number of spaces required.

[Anonymous]

If the objects are different sizes I'd be getting my calculator out. Subtract combined length of objects from length of wall, divide remainder by number of spaces.

[Jere]

Here's how I would do it if you don't want to calculate or round numbers. This ensures absolute accuracy.