Edits associative array objects and their source objects.
Access Methods
Menu: Modify 
Object Array Toolbar: <current> Array visor Edit Source Edit Array.Summary
Modify associative arrays by editing the array properties, editing source objects, or replacing items with other objects.
When you edit source objects, an editing state is activated. Save or discard changes (ARRAYCLOSE) to exit the editing state.
When you select a single associative array object, one of the following visors is displayed:
List of Prompts
The following prompt is displayed.
Select array: Use an object selection method
The array type determines the remaining prompts.
For rectangular arrays:
Enter an option [Source/REPlace/Base point/Rows/Columns/Levels/RESet/eXit] <eXit>:
For path arrays:
Enter an option [Source/REPlace/Method/Base point/Items/Rows/Levels/Align items/Z direction/RESet/eXit] <eXit>:
For polar arrays:
Enter an option [Source/REPlace/Base point/Items/Angle between/Fill angle/Rows/Levels/ROTate items/RESet/eXit] <eXit>:
Source
Activates an editing state in which you can update the associative array by editing one of its items.
All changes (including the creation of new objects) are instantly applied to all items that reference the same source objects.
- Item in Array
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Select a source object to modify. All changes (including the creation of new objects) are instantly applied to all items that reference the same source objects. While the editing state is active, the Edit Array visor is displayed. Save or discard the changes (ARRAYCLOSE) to exit the editing state.
Replace
Replaces the source objects for selected items or for all items referencing the original source objects.
- Replacement Objects
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Selects the new source objects.
- Base Point of Replacement Object
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Specifies a base point for positioning each replacement object.
- Key Point
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Specifies a constraint point to be used for positioning.
- Item in Array the Array to Replace
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Specifies an array item to replace, and continues to prompt for additional items.
- Source objects. Replaces the original set of source objects in the array, which updates all items that have not been previously replaced.
Base Point
Redefines the base point of the array. Path arrays are repositioned relative to the new base point.
- Base Point
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Specifies a base point for positioning the objects in the array.
- Key Point
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For associative arrays, specifies a valid constraint (or key point) on the source objects to use as the base point. If you edit the source objects of the resulting array, the base point of the array remains coincident with the key point of the source objects.
Rows
Specifies the number and spacing of rows, and the incrementing elevation between them.
- Number of Rows
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Specifies the number of rows in the array.
- Expression
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Derives a value using a mathematical formula or equation.
- Total
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Specifies the total distance between the first and last rows.
- Incrementing Elevation
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Specifies the amount of elevation change between each successive row.
Columns (Rectangular Arrays)
Specifies the number and spacing of columns.
- Number of Columns
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Specifies the number of columns in the array.
- Distance Between Columns
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Specifies the distance between columns.
- Expression
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Derives a value using a mathematical formula or equation.
- Total
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Specifies the total distance between the first and last columns.
Levels
Specifies the number and spacing of levels (for 3D arrays).
- Number of Levels
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Specifies the number of levels in the array.
- Distance Between Levels
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Specifies the distance between the levels.
- Expression
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Derives a value using a mathematical formula or equation.
- Total
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Specifies the total distance between the first and last levels.
Method (Path Arrays)
Controls how to distribute items along the path.
- Divide. Redistributes items to divide evenly along the length of the path.
- Measure. Maintains current spacing when the path is edited, or when the number of items is edited through grips or the Properties Inspector. When the number of items is edited using ARRAYEDIT, you are prompted to redefine the distribution method.
Items (Path and Polar Arrays)
Specifies the number of items in the array.
- Number of Items
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Specifies the number of items in the array using a value or expression.
- Fill Entire Path (Path Arrays)
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Uses the distance between items value to determine how the path is filled. Use this option if you expect the size of the path to change and want to maintain a specific spacing between array items. For path arrays whose Method property is set to Measure, you are prompted to redefine the distribution method (Divide, Total, Expression).
Align Items (Path Arrays)
Specifies whether to align each item to be tangent to the path direction. Alignment is relative to the orientation of the first item.
Z Direction (Path Arrays)
Specifies whether to maintain the original Z direction or to naturally bank the items along a 3D path.
Angle Between (Polar Arrays)
Specifies the angle between items using a value or expression.
Fill Angle (Polar Arrays)
Specifies the angle between the first and last item in the array using a value or expression.
Rotate Items (Polar Arrays)
Specifies whether items are rotated as they are arrayed.
Reset
Restores erased items and removes any item overrides.
Exit
Exits the command.