Copying Objects in Select Edit

This section covers ways you can copy objects while in Select mode.
While these methods are generally the most convenient for making quick copies, there are other tools you can use for more complex and detailed copying. See Copying Objects. For other tools you can use to copy objects relative to specific points, see see Transforming.

Make Copy

Creates one copy of the selected objects.

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Warning: If you want to change the reference point, do not do so while Make Copy is active, or you will create a copy on top of the original. Change the reference point first, then activate Make Copy. See See Components of Select Edit Mode.----

1. Select Make Copy from the local menu, or click the icon on the Inspector Bar.
2. Click the reference point, and the cursor changes to a four-directional arrow with a plus sign.
3. Move the reference point to the new location, or enter the new position in the Inspector Bar.
4. The copied objects are now the ones selected. If you want to make another copy, you must click the reference point again.
5. When the objects are copied, click anywhere or press Esc to exit Select mode.
6. Turn off Make Copy unless it is still needed.

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1. Select the objects you want to copy. (See Components of Select Edit Mode if  if you want the rotation bar in a different place.)
2. Select Make Copy from the local menu, or click the icon on the Inspector Bar.
3. Click the rotation handle, and the cursor changes to a rotation arrow with a plus sign.
4. Move the rotation handle to the new location, or enter the angle in the Inspector Bar.
5. The copied objects are now the ones selected. If you want to make another copy, you must click the reference point again.
6. When the objects are copied, click anywhere or press Esc to exit Select mode.
7. Turn off Make Copy unless it is still needed.

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