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12 Jan, 2010

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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.

Duplicate Object C4D

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14 Response

    Derar
    28 May 2013

    Thank you very much :) really appreciate XD

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    waleed hegazy
    25 Jun 2014

    thanks for you :)

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    me@grafxflow
    25 Jun 2014

    Always glad to help the creative community.

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    Kikina
    09 Jul 2014

    Thanx so much !! :)

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    James
    21 Aug 2014

    Ummm for some reason this isnt working for me..

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    me@grafxflow
    21 Aug 2014

    Are you keeping the 'ctrl' pressed while moving the duplicated object?

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    khalid
    21 Sep 2014

    that you so much bro

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    Lindsay
    29 Sep 2014

    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!

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    me@grafxflow
    29 Sep 2014

    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.

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    mahoud
    26 Sep 2017

    Thank you very much

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    me@grafxflow
    27 Sep 2017

    Always glad to help Mahood.

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    Stephanie
    22 Jan 2018

    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.

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    zraiee
    03 Jun 2018

    thanks so much

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    me@grafxflow
    03 Jun 2018

    Your welcome :)

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