Gradually increase space between a series of identical objects

[cecilia07]

I would like create a series of identical objects with gradually increasing space between them.  Ideally I could use this as a brush but I would settle for some type of blend option that I could manually apply.  Any ideas?  I've looked through several similar threads without a clear answer.

[tromboniator · Accepted solution]

Make a blend between two objects, set how many steps you want in the Blend Options. With the Direct Selection Tool, or in the Layers panel, select the spine of the blend. With the Anchor Point Tool drag a handle from one end of the blend toward the other end until you get the kind of separation you want. If you want to make a brush out of it, expand the blend.

I know of at least one other way to do this, but it's way past my bedtime.

Peter