Array of Copied Objects
You can create an array of copied objects. The array of copied objects is flat, which means that all objects in the array can be selected individually. The array can be placed only in the original cellview; it cannot be copied to another cellview.
You can create an array of copied objects by using the Copy command interactively. This involves specifying the distance between the copies by using the mouse pointer on the canvas. You can also create an array by specifying the distance between the copies in the Copy form by using the following spacing mode options:
- Pitch: Lets you specify the delta that applies between the objects in an array the distance specified in the Delta X, Y field. The distance is measured between the same-edge corners of the objects in the array.
- Spacing: Applies the distance between the objects in an array that is specified in the Spacing X, Y fields. The distance is measured between the adjacent-edges of the objects in the array.
- Absolute: Enables you to copy an object at the location specified in the X, Y fields.
In pre-selection mode, all copies of the array are selected in the end. The original object is not selected. In post-selection mode, no object remains selected after the copies are placed. The object you copy is part of the resultant array only when you specify the corner-to-corner (Delta) or edge-to-edge (Spacing) distance.
You can use the Copy form to create group arrays. Group arrays cannot be created by using the Copy command interactively. For information, see Group Arrays.
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