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Placing objects (columns in this case) along a polyline

griggadee
Booster
Hi all,

I am slightly puzzled how to complete a no doubt simple task on ArchiCAD.

I want to place numerous columns at 3m centres along a polyline. How can you achieve this?

Many thanks,

Paul
Paul Griggs BSc (Hons) MCIAT MCIOB
Chartered Architectural Technologist
AC23, i5 3570K Processor, 16gb RAM, NVidia 570GTX Graphics Card, 250gb SSD Drive
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Anonymous
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yes, it is very easy. Use multiple copies command.
Hope that helps.
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Dwight
Newcomer
More important: you'll need to place guides on the polyline at 3m centers.

Set the distance parameter in the Control box dialog and get guides along the polyline.
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Srinivas
Booster
You can use the Align and Distribute commands in the edit menu to achieve the same, using the Distribute command and special distribute will do the trick. The tutorial might help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H16EO8mfy2g&feature=relmfu
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griggadee
Booster
Thanks so much guys!

The special distribute command worked a treat!

Nice one!
Paul Griggs BSc (Hons) MCIAT MCIOB
Chartered Architectural Technologist
AC23, i5 3570K Processor, 16gb RAM, NVidia 570GTX Graphics Card, 250gb SSD Drive