Polar array

The Polar array tool is used to create copies of selected entities, arranged around a center point.

Using the mouse

First select the drawing entities to rotate by using the Pick tool.

Type in the number of Elements, pick the center point and reference point for the array using the mouse.

Move the mouse cursor in a circular motion to specify the angle between the entities in the array, and click to create the array.

Using the keyboard

After selecting the drawing entities you want to rotate, select the Polar array tool.

Type in the number of Elements, Centre point, and Angle Step values using the keyboard, and press Enter.

The Angle Step input box defines the angle between each entity in the array. Positive angles rotate the array counter-clockwise, while negative angles rotate it clockwise.

Select the pick tool and click anywhere in the drawing area to deselect/exit the array command.

Pressing Enter and clicking in the drawing area before deselecting the array will continue to create multiple arrays.