copySpacingMode

layout copySpacingMode cyclic { "pitch" | "spacing" | "absolute" }

Description

Sets the spacing mode in the Copy form.

• pitch: Applies between objects the delta distance specified in the Delta X, Y fields of the Copy form. The distance is measured between the same-edge corners of the objects in the array; for example, the distance between the left edges of objects.
• spacing: Applies between objects the distance specified in the Spacing X, Y fields. The distance is measured between the adjacent-edge corners of the objects in the array; for example the distance between the bottom edge of an object and the top edge of another object.
• absolute: Enables you to copy an object at the exact location specified in the X, Y fields. The absolute mode is not available for group arrays.

The default value is pitch.

GUI Equivalent

Command:	Edit – Copy
Field:	Spacing – Mode

Examples

envGetVal("layout" "copySpacingMode")

envSetVal("layout" "copySpacingMode" 'cyclic "absolute")

envSetVal("layout" "copySpacingMode" 'cyclic "spacing")

Related Topics

Copy Form

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