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Make Multiple Copies with Grips
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create copies in any grip mode

  1. Select the objects to copy.
  2. Select a base grip on an object by clicking the grip.

    The selected grip is highlighted, and the default grip mode, Stretch, is active.

  3. Cycle through the grip modes by pressing ENTER until the grip mode you want appears.

    Alternatively, you can right-click to display shortcut menu modes and options.

  4. Enter c (Copy) or press and hold the CTRL key while you stretch, move, rotate, or scale.

    Copies continue being made until you turn off grips.

  5. Enter or specify the additional input required for the current grip mode.
  6. Turn off grips by pressing ENTER, SPACEBAR, or ESC.