3.48-3.50 - Rectangular Array

1.

Open Ended

3 mins

1 pt

A rectangular array in AutoCAD helps create an organized layout of repeated objects, much like _____.

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2.

Reorder

1 min

1 pt

Place the following steps in the correct order to create a rectangular array:

Type "ARRAY" or press the "Array" button.

Select the object to be arrayed.

Enter array type as rectangular.

Specify number of rows and columns and between or total distance.

Click “Close Array”.

3.

Open Ended

3 mins

1 pt

How does the concept of a rectangular array in AutoCAD relate to the layout of Manhattan’s street grid?

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4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a measurement term related to the rectangular array in AutoCAD?

Levels

Radius

Total Distance

Between Distance

5.

Match

1 min

1 pt

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Columns

The vertical lines of repeated objects.

Total Distance

The full extent or length covered by all the objects and the spaces in between.

Between Distance

The horizontal lines of duplicated items in a rectangular array.

Rows

The space specified between individual objects.

6.

Math Response

2 mins

1 pt

If you wanted to create an array of just 10 identical items in one column, what would you set your rows to?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

7.

Match

1 min

1 pt

Match the Case Study with Its Description

Manhattan’s Street Grid

A layout that presents treats in an aesthetically pleasing manner, maximizing the number that can fit within its confines.

Box of Doughnuts

An early use of regular arrays in large-scale installations, where thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots stand in a grid pattern.

The Terracotta Army

Famous for its grid layout with streets and avenues creating a regular, predictable pattern, formalized in the Commissioners' Plan of 1811.

8.

Drag and Drop

1 min

1 pt

While primarily used in 3D arrays, (a) indicate the stacked layers of the repeated objects, similar to floors in a building.

levels

floors

rows

columns

types

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

Ungraded

How confident do you feel using the rectangular array command in AutoCAD?

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Neutral

Not very confident

Not confident at all

10.

Multiple Select

30 sec

Ungraded

Which aspect of the rectangular array command do you find the most challenging?

I don’t find any aspect challenging.

Integrating the array with other drawing commands.

Modifying an existing array.

Specifying the number of rows and columns.

Adjusting the "between" distances.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

Ungraded

In terms of learning, how do you think the rectangular array command relates to other commands in AutoCAD?

It's much easier to understand and use.

It's about the same level of difficulty.

It requires a bit more practice than other commands.

It's one of the more challenging commands I've learned.

I can't compare yet, as I haven’t explored many other commands.

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does a rectangular array in AutoCAD allow you to do?

Make many copies of an object in a neat circular pattern.

Make many copies of an object in neat rows and columns.

Create circles and polygons.

Draw lines and curves.

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What should you do if you want your array to extend downwards instead of upwards?

Adjust the "between" value for your rows to a positive number.

Adjust the "between" value for your rows to a negative number.

Change the number of rows.

Adjust the "between" value for your columns.

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