Activity 7 - Using "Polar Array"
Moving things around a circle.
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Create a Gear using "Polar Array"
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Image A
Image B: Select everything except the circles. (You can get this just right if you make your selection outside of the circles. Should you click Right-to-Left or Left-to-Right?)
Image C: Expand the Modify window.
Image D: Click the Array button.
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Image E: Click for Polar Array. Then, click the "Center point" button (#2) and make it look like Image F. Then come back and do #3.
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Image F: Showing the center click for #2 of Polar Array.
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Image G: Partially Complete (after Polar Array)
Image H: Complete (after trimming)
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Save your work!
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Credits: These activities were created by David Haney and/or created/modified by Brian Wilkins before being modified by Graham Rich. Many thanks to both David and Brian for sharing this work with us!
All AutoCAD Activities
| Activity | Name | Area of Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Activity 1 | Title Block | Absolute Coordinates |
| Activity 2 | Arrow | Relative Coordinates |
| Activity 3 | Speaker Symbol | Polar Coordinates |
| Activity 4 | Lines & Circle | Object Snaps |
| Activity 5a | Trim, Extend, Offset | Use Trim, Extend, Offset |
| Activity 5b & 5c | Select from 5a | Multi-Select with Mouse |
| Activity 6 | Razor Blade | Mirrors, Snap to Quadrant, Snap to Center |
| Activity 7 | Gear | Polar Array |
| Activity 8 | Olympic Rings | Circles, Trim |
| Activity 9 | Stop Sign | Offset, Polar Coordinates |
| Activity 10 | House #1 | Dimensions, Coordinates |
| Activity 11 | Dartboard | Circles, Trim, Text |
| Activity 12 | Canada Flag | Polar Coordinates, Offset, Trim, Extend, Dimensions |