Placing lines an equal distance apart in a Circle

[westdr1dw]

I am trying to create a circle with 360 lines an equal distance apart. The Distribute Spacing does not seem to work. Is there a template that already does this. The objective is to use to determine the degree of ofsetting an object on a tilted axis.

Thank you.

[CarlosCanto]

Like the below image? if so, Use the Polar Grid Tool, in the sample below I used 180 lines to make them more visible

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

west,

I agree with Carlos that the Polar Grid Tool is the template to use.

But "The objective is to use to determine the degree of ofsetting an object on a tilted axis." makes me suggest your considering another approach which will give the accurate angle rather than the (hopefully) nearest whole number of degrees.

Depending on the shape of the object, and its (desired) poistioning relative to the tilted axis, you can use the tilted axis itself and possibly the Line Segment Tool (see the Advanced Toolbar and instructions in the links below) in different ways with the help of Smart Guides being your friends telling when you are within snapping distance.

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tools.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/drawing-simple-lines-shapes.html

If you can describe or preferably show (something representing) the object and the tilted axis in a screenshot here, specific suggestions can be made.

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[westdr1dw]

Thanks, guys

A simpler solution I discovered is using the Rotation tool, combined with the Transform dialog box. From there using the Smart Guides as a reference. Gheeze, cannot be any easier than that. Really appreciate the help.

[Jacob Bugge]

For my part you are welcome, west.

From your description I guess your object may have something like a straight path segment that crosses or ends/starts on the axis so you can set the intersection/Anchor Point as the rotation centre and rotate (part of) it to coincide with (part) of the axis.

The Line Segment Tool can be used to transfer the direction/angle If they are apart.

[westdr1dw]

Thanks Jacob

I over thought the task. The Object was a circle (Yin/Yang) with a Christain cross in the center. I needed to place it with an offset axis a number of degrees. I also found the documentation from Adobe on how to.  Appreciate the Community help with how quick to respond. 

[Jacob Bugge]

Thank you for sharing, west.

Whenever possible I just draw and leave all calculations to Illy (job description Adobe Illustrator) who is much better at it, and she is always eager to help.

When heavier calculations are really needed, we have our scripting friends such as Carlos, who can come up with the most amazing solutions.

[westdr1dw]

Thanks