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12 Jan
2010
Duplicate object in C4D
You may want to copy and paste an object in the object window in C4D, if you have tried using the quick-keys (Apple + C) copy and (Apple + V) paste. It causes an issue/problem by placing the pasted object at the top of the object window, which can be very annoying when there are loads of objects.
OKAY... Grab the object you want to duplicate and hold the ctrl key at the same time. The icon should change to a plus(+) sign or 2 overlapping boxes depending on which version of C4D you are using - see below image. Then you can place it anywhere.
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28 May
2013
Derar
Thank you very much :) really appreciate XD25 Jun
2014
waleed hegazy
thanks for you :)25 Jun
2014
me@grafxflow
Always glad to help the creative community.09 Jul
2014
Kikina
Thanx so much !! :)21 Aug
2014
James
Ummm for some reason this isnt working for me..21 Aug
2014
me@grafxflow
Are you keeping the 'ctrl' pressed while moving the duplicated object?21 Sep
2014
khalid
that you so much bro29 Sep
2014
Lindsay
How do I do this, without creating an instance of the duplicated object?When I modify the duplicated object, and change it's material (for example) the previous object will change as well.
Any pointers much appreciated!
29 Sep
2014
me@grafxflow
Hi Lindsay,Are you duplicating the object with the material already added. If so only the object is duplicated not the material. So they will still be sharing the same material and its attributes and any changes will affect both.
So if needed, copy the material and drag and drop it over the duplicated objects material. All the attributes should stay the same such as tiling etc.
Hope this helps.
26 Sep
2017
mahoud
Thank you very much27 Sep
2017
me@grafxflow
Always glad to help Mahood.22 Jan
2018
Stephanie
when I use the ctrl click drag technique my objects all snap together at each others centers instead of the object being left where I released the mouse.03 Jun
2018
zraiee
thanks so much03 Jun
2018
me@grafxflow
Your welcome :)