# ARRAY LINEAR

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [April 26, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497 "2023-04-26T20:37:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![design151](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5e9695/32.png) [@design151](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/design151)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497/1 "2023-04-26T20:37:01Z")

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Hi, so I have been using the website ([vectary.com](http://vectary.com)) for my 3d designs, and recently switched to shapr3d. And shapr3d seems far better than vectary, but there is a feature in vectary called (linear array), which I use very often. The feature basically creates a set number of **instances of a selected model** ( **not duplicates of the model** ).

 ![Screenshot (3)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/2/7/27a96d4d5a72193695051862ddc78efe2ca702f5.jpeg)

This feature will allow me to easily create multiple instances of a selected model, without having to create duplicates of that model, which is very painful to manage.

Without this feature, I have to manually create duplicates of each model, which takes up a lot of RAM, whereas creating instances of a model relies on CPU or GPU power, which is much more efficient to organize, you only have to manage one model even if you create 10 instances of the same model.

Shapr3d is definitely a lot more powerful than vectary, but this feature is an absolute necessity for my workflow. I would make a complete switch if this feature is added. Thank you!

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497/2 "2023-04-27T00:47:11Z")

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Use the **Pattern** tool which allows for linear duplicates or circular duplicates. No need to manually make duplicates. Instancing as you described is not available in Shapr3D at this time.

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**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497/4 "2023-04-27T06:09:51Z")

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Array, as you describe here, is a parametric modelling tool, while as of now Shapr3D is using the direct modelling approach. Each has their own pros and cons, in some cases, one is better, in others, the other.

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**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497/6 "2023-05-04T07:29:56Z")

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We can’t provide a timeline, but we have some great, quite big features in the works 😉 Stay tuned!