FILL AREA WITH OBJECTS EQUALLY SPACED

 From:  bemfarmer
10147.4 
Re-arranging to hex grid. Drawing a few hexagons helps with manipulation.
Scale circles. Move to fit+/-.
ScaleIndividual Script to shrink the circles back to size.
CenterPoint script is helpful.
Better, but not done.
Could repeat...
- Brian
Edit, Deleted atachment.
Google search of "Locomotive steam boiler", images, show hex "D" layout.

EDITED: 11 Feb 2021 by BEMFARMER