HELP with the Blend Tool (I think)...?

Relatively new Corel user here...  Forgive me if my descriptors are not spot-on.

The two examples are the same object, with the one on the right modified.

The little boxes represent a 1" long LED light, and the line between them is the 4" connecting wire to the next light.

I would like to be able to draw a line and have the LED light (and associated 4" pigtail) "applied" along the path, with an additional LED light and pigtail added every time an additional 5" is added to the length of the line.  Two problems.......

When the middle RED node is moved, additional LEDs are added along the path of the line.  This IS exactly what I want.  The problem is, although none of the other nodes have been moved - the quantity of LEDs is reduced along the entire path...!  WHY...???

Please.......  Freakin' HELP...!!!!!!

  • maybe it's not the right answer for your question, but this macro could be useful for you:
    http://macromonster.com/index.php?mod=descr&id_desc=139
    • Ariel -

      Thanks so much for the reply...  Unfortunately - this macro is geared more around "Align and Distribute", which might actually be useful for those designing "Watchfire" LED message boards in determining the quantities of LEDs required in a rectilinear form.

      I have attached an image of what I'm working on (and do so daily).  I need to be able to draw the path (crudely shown in RED) along which the lights will be displayed.

      • DaveNicks said:
        I have attached an image of what I'm working on (and do so daily). 

        LED 7 does that... on freeform lines, or centerlines. It can even create centerlines for you (it uses built-in coreldraw centerline method behind the scenes).

        • Ahhh Jeffwey...
          Most people scoff at the idea of paying good money for other's efforts in their particular area of expertise.
          I despise those people.
          I will contact you after I hit up my boss to pony up the coinage for your macros!
          If he won't pay... I sure as heck will...! (I'll swipe company toilet paper until I'm square if he's that nearsighted, but - he isn't.
          Great stuff Jeff...!
          • Ahhh Jeffwey...
            Most people scoff at the idea of paying good money for other's efforts in their particular area of expertise.
            I despise those people.
            I will contact you after I hit up my boss to pony up the coinage for your macros!
            If he won't pay... I sure as heck will...! (I'll swipe company toilet paper until I'm square if he's that nearsighted, but - he isn't.
            Great stuff Jeff...!
            • DaveNicks said:
              Great stuff Jeff...!

              OK, Thanks!

            • Thanks Ariel... Great community effort.
            • Quantity of LEDs is not reduced you changed the length of curve.

              Try to use option Fixed spacing (in your case length of LED light + pigtail) instead Number of steps.