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dito
09-13-2004, 04:21 PM
How can I arrange different objects on a circle?

riki
09-14-2004, 05:31 AM
In Modeler or Layout?

dito
09-14-2004, 08:05 AM
In LW-8 Layout

Lightwolf
09-14-2004, 08:13 AM
A complicated, but flexible way:

Create a null for every object you want to position.
Move the object away from the null by the radius you want for the circle (use any axis you see fit).
Now, rotate each null to position the objects on the circle.

The advantage of this method is that you can animate the positioning quite easily.
Cheers,
Mike

Trawler
09-14-2004, 11:10 AM
Another idea might be to create a null, give it an Item Shape of a circle, make it the size you want, and then place your objects along that circle. Should give you a kind of template to place your objects but won't be visible at render time. Just an idea. :)

faulknermano
09-14-2004, 11:42 AM
familycloneGN will do that for you:

http://thespread.ghostoutpost.com/FamilyCloneGN.zip

dito
09-15-2004, 09:53 AM
Thanks Faulknermano for L-script and everyone for suggestions.

etobiason
09-15-2004, 04:32 PM
Why not use radial array?