russh Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I have a line of length x. I need to divide that line into, say, 12 equal segments by placing loci. I can't find any tool for that purpose. Any light shed would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment
jeffroyer Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 "Modify" to "Drafting Aids to "Line into segments" Quote Link to comment
russh Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thanks. I was looking in totally the wrong place. Quote Link to comment
Gerrit Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 You can download a freebie from my site, called "Verdeel Afstand". If you're struggling with the language, just PM me. Quote Link to comment
jan15 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 If you only want those loci as snap points for something else, there are sometimes quicker ways to do it, skipping that step. For example, if the line is horizontal, and what you really want are lines perpendicular to it at 12 equal intervals, you could draw one vertical line at its left end, then group that while it's still selected, then enter the group, then offset the line to the right 12 times (or array it). The offset distance doesn't matter -- you can use 1", or whatever it's already set on. Then exit the group, grab the right center handle of the group and drag it to the right end of the horizontal line. Quote Link to comment
jeffroyer Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I love Vectormove with its duplicate command for what you describe above. (especially for testing out various spacing along a line, 10 units versus 11, etc) Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 You could also use the Snap to Distance constraint and set the division value - length, fraction, or percentage. Then use the split tool to split the line while snapping to the "Along Line" cursor cue Quote Link to comment
russh Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Thanks all. It appears there are many ways of skinning this particular cat. Jan15's method will be my weapon of choice I think. Quote Link to comment
drawwhat? Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 How simple though to have it done for you.. "Modify" to "Drafting Aids to "Line into segments" thanks Jeff, this will come in very handy 'down the line' Danny Quote Link to comment
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