KOMPAS-3D v23

Source objects for building an array can be the following:

•operations that add or remove the solid material,

•solids,

•surfaces,

•curves, including groups of isoparametric curves,

•points, including groups of points by curve, by surface, from file,

•auxiliary planes,

•auxiliary axes,

•centerlines,

•components,

•previously created arrays of any objects listed above,

•separate copies of objects from previously created arrays (except copies of operations).

Besides, copying of previously created groups of points and groups of isoparametric curves is possible.

Curves, points and construction geometry can be objects of the same array. Other types of objects cannot be combined within a single array. For example, an array cannot include solids and surfaces at the same time: either solids or surfaces should be specified for copying.

To copy an arbitrary set of objects, use the arbitrary array. Using this array, it is possible to simultaneously copy operations, surfaces, curves, points, auxiliary planes, axes, sketches, coordinate systems, etc.

The type of objects selected for copying during array creation is fixed. You cannot subsequently change the type of objects for this array.

Selection of objects for building an array is detailed in section Selecting objects being copied.

Using certain types of objects for building an array has specific features.

Features of using various types of objects for building an array

Operations

Copying of certain operations is impossible, or only possible in specific circumstances. For example, Slope or Bend operations cannot be copied, hence they are unavailable for specification, whereas a stiffness edge is copied only if the copies adjoin the same body as the source edge. More information about the features of copying certain operations...

Curves and Points

A group of points can be copied either as a whole or in part. To copy the whole group, select it in the Design Tree. If you need to copy individual points, specify them in the Design Tree or in the graphic area of the model.

A curve with subordinate objects-curves (for example, a projection curve, a contour line, etc.) and a group of isoparametric curves can also be copied either as a whole or in part. The entire object is specified in the Design Tree. A subordinate object can be specified both in the Design Tree and in the graphic area of the model.

Components

Only components of the first level, i.e. those inserted directly into the current model, can be copied. If you select an object which is part of a component in the Design Tree or in the graphic area of the model, this component will be selected for copying instead.

Entire arrays

•To copy an array, specify it in the model Design Tree.
Name of the specified array will appear in the list of source objects.

•The type of objects of the array being copied should match the type of object selected in the array which is created.

•The array is copied in its current state. Copies of the array are connected with the source array, i.e. changes of the source array parameters (editing the number of instances, deleting certain instances, etc.) is transferred to the copies of the array.

Separate copies of objects

You can select for copying one or several copies of objects, i.e. objects which appeared in the model as a result of creation of other arrays.

The type of copies of objects should match the type of object selected in the array which is created.

The most convenient way to specify copies of objects is in the model window. You can also specify them in the model Tree: to do this, expand the "branch" of the relevant instance of the array and click the required object.

Names of the specified objects will appear in the list of the array source objects.