Multiplying objects in a row, column, grid or circular arrangement?

Report · Dec 27, 2017

Is there a way to step, repeat and multiply objects to reate a row, column or a grid layout of them quickly? Similarly is there a way to create a circular layout of evenly spaced objects?

It can be done in another software called AutoCAD. Please see the video for reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xrYs04_8_M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=904_RPjGJg4

Currently for horizontal and vertically repeated objects, I drag and multiply objects using the pick tool and then change the spacing accordingly. I am using Indesign CC 2018

Report · Dec 27, 2017

Edit > Step and Repeat.

Group, lock, and duplicate objects in InDesign

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Report · Dec 27, 2017

And some for fun:

https://indesignsecrets.com/transform-again-rescue.php

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner

Report · Dec 28, 2017

And to quickly get a grid, column or row:

Draw a box, but click and hold, while pressing arrow-keys. Use shift-arrows to modify the space between. Now releas mousebutton.

Report · Dec 28, 2017

DBLjan

Or do MakeGrid.jsx native script for dividing one frame into many frames

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner

Multiplying objects in a row, column, grid or circular arrangement?

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