The Array Object in Cinema 4D is a convenient building block. Although some of its functionality comes with the MoGraph Cloner, it is still my favorite modeling aid when I need a few of the same object precisely laid out in a circle.
One of the challenges the Array object poses, is the lack of coordinates for position and rotation as you are working with the objects. This can easily be remedied by using a Null Object as the parent that the Array is replicating. Check out the short video below for an explanation.
Cristina Deleon
March 8, 2015 — 6:49 pm
Nice!
Milo Mirabelli
November 28, 2014 — 12:49 pm
Once more, you saved me hours of hair pulling. That’s big since I have
little hair left to pull.
Thanks Jamie
Andrew McKenzie
August 11, 2014 — 1:45 am
THANK YOU!!!!!
PixelPlay16
May 21, 2014 — 4:04 am
I cannot thank you enough! This solved all of my problems:D
disparate-charlatan
February 28, 2014 — 4:11 am
Thanks for this!
Adam Rifau
November 24, 2013 — 10:45 am
can you make these cylinder in straight line
Anthony Skellern
June 30, 2013 — 3:16 am
Concise, informative and useful – as always!
Thanks, Jamie.
zaphod03
June 28, 2013 — 8:32 am
as usual …. great tip and very well explained!
inlifethrill
June 28, 2013 — 4:52 am
Great one!
Ahmed7193
June 27, 2013 — 11:17 pm
Ali sent me, I’m a Maya user but amazing tutorials 😀 Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge, will definilty help.
Jamie Hamel-Smith
June 28, 2013 — 3:33 am
I’m glad you liked it!
Project4D
June 27, 2013 — 7:34 pm
guys check jamie videos and you will thank me later!
Rubi Giménez
June 28, 2013 — 6:49 am
Yes! I already knew him but I’ll also thank you because hopefully you’ll soon update your channel with a big video. Both are very clever with the tips & tricks.
Peace!
Project4D
June 27, 2013 — 7:33 pm
thank you jamie for the tip!
NightHawk Italo
June 27, 2013 — 9:04 am
Thank you very much for great tip,awesome !!
You have a really great tip,thanks again for share 😉
Jamie Hamel-Smith
June 28, 2013 — 3:33 am
No problem!
Rubi Giménez
June 27, 2013 — 7:44 am
I love your work and the way you explain it. Congratulations because your videos are incredible. Please don’t stop doing that kind of stuff.
Jamie Hamel-Smith
June 28, 2013 — 3:33 am
Thanks for the positive feedback 🙂
paulyolles
June 27, 2013 — 1:27 am
Thanx for the quick tip, what is the difference from the array and the radial cloner, and can I do the same with a shape that’s a square
Jamie Hamel-Smith
June 27, 2013 — 8:21 pm
The Array object is just an older, simpler object. The Cloner only existed for the last few versions; when MoGraph was introduced. I’m not sure about a square shape, perhaps a square spline and a Cloner could help with that.