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Matthewbutcher946
Participant
June 29, 2021
Question

Fill object with multiple instances of a symbol.

  • June 29, 2021
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Hi, in my job I often need to fill spaces with multiple instances of a symbol with no overlaps or cut off such as this: 

Used on sequin boards and similar items. In the example I have placed the '2's one at a time but wondering if anyone knows of a way I can do this automatically to speed up my work?

 

 

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pixxxelschubser
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 1, 2021

From my bookmarks:

@Jongware  RIP   CicleFill

[Ann] Design effect - image made of perfectly arranged circles

 

After the script use another one:

Copy to Object(s) by Nathaniel Vaughn Kelso

(this is old but should work with symbols)

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 29, 2021

Try the plugin Stylism

Matthewbutcher946
Participant
June 30, 2021

Thanks, just trying the trial now. 

Met1
Legend
June 29, 2021

This was just asked and answered recently, do a search on the forum, or google.

Matthewbutcher946
Participant
June 30, 2021

Thats great, I don't suppose you have a link?  I did a search prior to posting but didn't find anything and tried again now., not seeing it. Or if you read the answered post give me a hint to help?

Met1
Legend
June 30, 2021

i forget, but it's probably a Jongware scipt!