Time for action – using arrays to create the pilings for the pier

Arrays are similar to DupliFrames and DupliVerts. However, instead of depending on objects to control the distribution of copies, arrays use mathematical formulas that list the number of copies and the kind of spacing that is put between copies. They are great to make pier pilings. The following steps will help you to create the pilings for the pier using arrays:

1. Reload the file you were working on before the last Have a go hero section.
2. Press A to deselect all objects.
3. Press Shift + A, and select Mesh and then Cylinder from the menus. Name the cylinder Piling.
4. If you do not see the Add Cylinder subpanel in the Tool Shelf, look for a small plus sign at the bottom of the Tool Shelf. Click on the plus sign, and the Add Cylinder subpanel will appear.
5. In the Add Cylinder subpanel of Tool Shelf, set the Vertices to 15. Set the Cap Fill Type to Triangle Fan.
6. Move the cursor over the 3D View window. Press S, 0.650, and then Enter...