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First, determine the pattern line by drawing line, circle, arc, curve (open or closed Bezier, Nurbs) objects. The pattern line can be just a circle, line, arc or a combination of these.
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Click the Advanced Duplicate Object Array icon on the left toolbar.
Select the object or objects you want to duplicate in the drawing area by clicking with the left mouse button, then click the right mouse button.
Click with the left mouse button to give the base point. (The base point can be any point or it is usually given as one of the object nodes. Objects are reproduced based on this point. Base points are located on the reproduction line.)
Determine the base direction by clicking a second point in the drawing area with the left button.
Select the object or objects (line, circle, arc, etc.) that make up the pattern line by clicking with the left mouse button.
Click the right mouse button after the selection is completed. The Advanced Duplicate Object Array dialog will be displayed.
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