diving a line into equal parts

[Chris Rogers]

It seems like this should be easy, but how do I divide a line into equal parts? (other than 2)

Thanks.

[CipesDesign]

One way is to use the Object Info Palette. You can do math in there. Select the line then in the length field in the OIP, put your cursor after the number and type /6 and you will have exactly 1/6 the length, etc. etc.

[Chris Rogers]

I'm surprised there is not a tool that leaves the original line intact and distributes objects or loci evenly along a line

[Chris Rogers]

But I'll try your suggestion. Thanks

[Kevin McAllister]

You will find it as a menu command under Modify>Drafting Aids>Line into Segments in the Designer series. Its been there for many versions..... The Arc variations are a little newer.

Kevin

[billtheia]

You can also use SNAP TO DISTANCE. It allows you to snap to any fraction of line length.

See attached pic.

[CipesDesign]

Or "Duplicate Array" with 2d loci...

[Benson Shaw]

And . . .

Duplicate Along a Path command (Edit Menu) leaves original object intact and distributes selected object per user controlled spacing or count. The fields can do math (eg Length shown divided by number of desired intervals)

-B

[nering]

If you don't want extra lines, loci, etc., but would like to just snap to each 1/5, 1/3, 1/24, etc. portion of the line, i would recommend using constraints of the smart cursor. double click the "snap to distance" button and specify which fraction or distance you want to snap to.

This one's especially good if you work with a module.