Array tool for Illustrator

[IM_BV_Account]

Hello.

I wonder if an array tool for Illustrator could be implemented the way it works in the CAD program Rhino 7. I am switching back and forth between both programs to create the outcome I was looking for.

Most importantly, the array along spline would be so helpful. It works similar to the Type on the Path tool - just with shapes instead of type. Yes, one could create a brush and let it follow the path, but with the Rhino tool one could specify where midpoint/endpoint is, how many instances, orientaion etc. One could add an offset from the path too. It would be a nice addition to the Object -> Repeat -> radial/grid/mirror tools.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @IM_BV_Account,

Thanks for reaching out. I understand that this functionality is important to you. Would you mind creating a UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/4dll11x) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,

Anubhav

[IM_BV_Account]

Thanks. Do I have to have a separate account just for the UserVoice? I can't log in with this one.

[Monika Gause]

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@IM_BV_Account  schrieb:

Thanks. Do I have to have a separate account just for the UserVoice? 

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Unfortunately, yes.

[Kurt Gold]

In the latest public Beta version of Illustrator there is something similar called "Objects on Path".

You can try it out.

[IM_BV_Account]

Thanks. I will check it out. I was also thinking that the replace spine command of the blend tool could do something similar, but it would be nice to have just one dialog box instead of a workaround, where I simply select the shape and then array it along the path, but yeah I will check it out.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @IM_BV_Account,

To use UserVoice, you will need to create an account for it before creating / upvoting existing threads. You can find more info on using UserVoice here: (https://adobe.ly/3YIknXC).

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,
Anubhav