Duplicating Objects Around an Axis

To duplicate an object around the x-, y-, or z-axis, use the Edit > Duplicate > Around Axis command.

  1. Select the object you want to duplicate.
  2. Click Edit > Duplicate > Around Axis .

    3. The Duplicate Around Axis dialog box appears.

  3. Select the axis around which you want to duplicate the object: X, Y, or Z.
  4. Type the angle between duplicates in the Angle box.

    5. A positive angle causes the object to be pasted in the counter-clockwise direction.

    A negative angle causes the object to be pasted in the clockwise direction.

  5. Type the total number of objects, including the original, in the Total number box.
  6. By option check the Attach to Original Object check box. If this is checked, no ports or boundary conditions are duplicated for the child.
  7. Click OK.

The object is duplicated around the axis at the angle you specified.