I need to create some simple, linear arrays (lines separated by specific distances) in Inkscape, but it appears that I'm either blind or this functionality does not exist.
I tried using the Clone function, but it does not create simple arrays. I can EITHER create an array of a specific number of clones, OR I can create an array with fixed offsets, but Inkscape won't let me do both. That doesn't seem very logical to me, as I need an array of horizontal lines 13 mm long, 6 of them stacked 11.6mm high. Clone doesn't do this simple function.
As always, there are many ways to do everything. Here's one alternative.
Draw one horizontal line, any length. With to the Select tool [s]. Duplicate the line [ctrl+d] and move it down [shift+down_arrow]. Repeat until you have a set of six vertically stacked horizontal lines. Select all six. In the toolbar set the measurement units to [mm] then set the width [W: 13] and height [H:11.6].
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I need to create some simple, linear arrays (lines separated by specific distances) in Inkscape, but it appears that I'm either blind or this functionality does not exist.
I tried using the Clone function, but it does not create simple arrays. I can EITHER create an array of a specific number of clones, OR I can create an array with fixed offsets, but Inkscape won't let me do both. That doesn't seem very logical to me, as I need an array of horizontal lines 13 mm long, 6 of them stacked 11.6mm high. Clone doesn't do this simple function.
So tell me I'm blind ...
Maybe this:
Thanks!
As always, there are many ways to do everything. Here's one alternative.
Draw one horizontal line, any length. With to the Select tool [s]. Duplicate the line [ctrl+d] and move it down [shift+down_arrow]. Repeat until you have a set of six vertically stacked horizontal lines. Select all six. In the toolbar set the measurement units to [mm] then set the width [W: 13] and height [H:11.6].
Thanks!