Polar Array Body

About this Block

What it does: The Polar Array Body block arranges copies of an Implicit Body counterclockwise around an axis. The Body defines the object to be arrayed. The Angular spacing is the angle between each Body. The Count is the number of bodies in the final array. The Axis determines the center point of the array. Common uses:

Patterning

Tips:

How to generate random patterns on the surface of a part: (https://support.ntopology.com/hc/articles/1500003975321)

Example File

Polar Array Body

Array an Implicit Body around an Axis.

Inputs

Name	Type	Description
Body	Implicit Body	Implicit body to array.
Angular spacing	Scalar	Angle between each arrayed object.
Count	Integer	Amount of times to array the implicit body.
Axis	Axis	Axis to array the implicit body around.

Outputs

Type
Implicit Body

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