Linear array option

[YNBA]

Hi, it would be useful if linear array had a “between” option.

so if you select the “between” option, the linear array will fill the number of objects between the first reference point and the second.

[skysurfer]

great idea!
+1 for me.

[Michael_Pryor]

Between two points.gh (6.8 KB)

[skysurfer]

thanks Michael,
of course this can be solved as GH, but why this should be done in such complex way?
I have a medium knowledge of grasshopper but not a fan of “always script something that can be a good standard tool”.
the array tools of rhino need a huge improvement, making paneling tool part of them, as standard release.
only my point of view.

[YNBA]

Thank you Michael for your solution. but I agree with skysurfer, this should be part of the standard tool.

[jeremy5 (Jeremy)]

Try

Array between with dynamic preview

The script below allows you to make an array of curves or poly(surfaces) linearly. Where ArrayLinear will make an array where you set the distance between items, this script will distribute the arrayed objects over the distance you pick. Made this mainly for learning purposes, but might be useful for some. Should work on Windows and Mac. """ This script allows you array curves, surfaces and polysurfaces, from object boundingbox center to a picked point, where the new objects will get distribute…

[Gijs]

and there is LabsArray (for Rhino 5) in this thread:

Question using Arrays

Is there a feature when using arrays that will allow the user to pick where the array is to end, this way it fills the space in between the beginning and ending points a user has chosen?

[wim (Wim Dekeyser)]

Hi, it would be useful if linear array had a “between” option.

Hi - if you first create a line between the reference points, you can use ArrayCrv to fill with a specified number of copies.

I’ve added a request to specify a line as part of the command so that you don’t have to create it first (just like you have that option in the Flow command). RH-50698

[skysurfer]

let me disagree with this.
from a ux point of view is a mistake.
but I understand that in this way it’s easyier to add.

[pascal (Pascal Golay)]

As a quick-ish workaround, I suggest:

• Make a linear array that is too short but has the correct number of objects.
• Move the last object to the correct location.
• Distribute all of the objects.

-Pascal

[robinp]

The other aspect of the tool here that is missing is feedback as to the total number of items over a given length. For example, something I’m doing right now is deciding how many vertical slats to clad a building in.

The building is essentially a fixed length so it would be interesting to adjust the number of slats with a live preview that also reports what the individual offset of each instance of an array would be.

For example, for a given length you might be unsure whether you need 50 or 100 or 150 slats (it’s a visual decision primarily). If you define the total length, then adjust the number of total items to be created in the array would result in a live preview in the viewport and a dialogue reporting the individual offsets at different number of array items.