Candice_Leff Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hi CA universe- I am a new user (first run at the software was at the CA Academy in September), and I am having trouble understanding how to set up the multiple copy feature. My goal is to offset an object 1-1/2" apart with 20 copies of the primary object. In playing with the feature, I can only seem to get a solid block (with no offset space between my objects). I have tried in Plan View, Elevation View, and 3d. No success in any. Any direction is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Candice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlackore Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Using the Multiple Copy command you can set the Primary Offset of objects in this dbx: Using the Transform/Replicate command you can set the number of copies and offset in this dbx: These are the methods I commonly use. Someone else may have a better method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I think many new users may overlook the second edit tool bar that pops up with certain tools... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 What is the width of the object you are replicating? If for example it is 4" then a spacing of 5 1/2" would result in copies with 1 1/2" spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candice_Leff Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 The item I am replicating is 3/4" thick... and I would like to space them 1-1/2" apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 So your spacing should be 4". I get 2 1/4 " spacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzira Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 San Marcos is closer to Texas where everything is bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Winsor Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Use the Multiple Copy menu that Michael pointed out and set your spacing to 2 1/4 like Jere said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 San Marcos is closer to Texas where everything is bigger. Guess I need me one of them Texas Tape Measures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candice_Leff Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Ah ha! Worked great (verified by my California measuring tape). Thank you all so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxPoint Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I just purchased Home Designer Pro today. I can't find Multiple Copy anywhere - it doesn't even come up on the help menu... Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I just purchased Home Designer Pro today. I can't find Multiple Copy anywhere - it doesn't even come up on the help menu... Help! You would probably be best served posting your questions at the HomeTalk forum (the Home Designer product line forum). This forum is more specifically for Chief Architect users. You might not actually have that tool in HD Pro. If you do it would be right here... It shows up in the Help files for me. Again, it might not be available for you though. I'm not sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxPoint Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 You would probably be best served posting your questions at the HomeTalk forum (the Home Designer product line forum). This forum is more specifically for Chief Architect users. You might not actually have that tool in HD Pro. If you do it would be right here...MC.png It shows up in the Help files for me. Again, it might not be available for you though. I'm not sure... MC help.png That makes a lot of sense - thanks for the tip. Enjoy your day in Alaska! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 That makes a lot of sense - thanks for the tip. Enjoy your day in Alaska! Thanks : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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