Duplicating an object along a curve

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# 1 17-07-2008 , 12:33 AM

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I just created an object that looks similar to a Sci-fi pipe in an alien ship or factory.
This piece should in the end by duplicated along a curve to form the whole pipe.
I do kot know how to duplicate it along a path though... :blush:

If anyone can help me with my problem, it would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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# 2 17-07-2008 , 05:26 AM

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I could be misunderstanding the question but did you try extruding along a curve?

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# 3 17-07-2008 , 06:01 AM

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No, you got my question wrong (but thanks anyway user added image

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What I am trying to do is basicly trying to duplicate a sphere along a curve, for example I make an irregular curve/line, and then make a sphere, which I then duplicate say 10 times along that path.

Hope you understand...

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# 4 17-07-2008 , 06:35 AM

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Ohhh, ok. you can create animate snapshot or dupe the object xx times then snap align along curve (you may have to use the rebuild curve operation to get even spacing).

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