Merge not working circular array around empty

I’m trying to array an object around an empty and it works but the merge doesn’t work. I’ve played with the merge settings and no matter how high I crank it up it won’t merge! I know I can just apply the modifier and merge later but it’s destructive and I would prefer not to do that. Is this a glitch or am I just missing something?

circular array emptry merge.blend (922.1 KB)

Works fine for me.
circular array emptry merge2.blend (862.2 KB)


You have two tiles overlapping here where the original tile is.
Do you actually only want 11? Whatever amount you want - actually enter 360/12 (or 360/11) into the empties rotation. Yes - enter the equation and let Blender work out the math.
If you slide the original tile back and forth along the X axis you can see the merge taking effect or breaking, if you are close enough. It is working.

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Thanks! entering in the formula works. For the original square it still won’t merge on one side but the fact that everything else merged is good enough for me

Did you check off Merge First and Last Copies?

no i didn’t have that checked but that fixed it. thanks so much!

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