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ARRAY TOOLS ROTATIONS

Array can also be used with snap rotations to create incredible symmetry, consider two candles on a cake.
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ARRAY TOOL STAIRS precedes this tutorial

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We will start by snapping the bottom of each candle to the top of each side of the cylinder.
Then we can turn snapping off to slide them in slightly. Select both candles and turn snapping back on, using the bottom center snap point we can make sure the candles are evenly spaced by snapping them to the center of the cake.
We will then turn duplicate on, and with both candles selected, from the top rotation handle, duplicate a copy of the candles 30 degrees–or two clicks with the 15 degree snap rotation setting.
We can then use our array tool to create the remaining candles.
Similarly we can use a pyramid, duplicated twice, on top of a hexagon to create incredible looking crystals.

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Array Tool Freeform

ARRAY TOOL FREEFORM

Just when you thought the array tool was all about symmetry, let’s take a look at this stump and see how we can use it to create organic structures. With snapping turned off, turn on your duplicate tool, then grab a duplicate copy of the stump, apply a slight amount of shrinking, with a bit of rotation, and release it at the edge of the stump.
Using Text for Art

USING TEXT FOR ART

The text gizmo can create unique designs, for example, the “@” symbol can create knots in wood. While other symbols can be used to create character faces.
Custom Lighting

CUSTOM LIGHTING

Invisible objects can be used to create unique lighting. If you create a lamp or other light source, It's recommended to paint the light bulb with the unlit material. This is because glow causes strange lighting effects on the objects it touches.