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== Tips ==
=== Tips ===


* If you use '''Edit''' > '''Undo''' ({{K|Ctrl|Z}}) after {{K|Shift}}-dragging an object, the original snaps back to its original position — a creative use of selective Undo. You can do this to align it another way.
* If you use '''Edit''' > '''Undo''' ({{K|Ctrl|Z}}) after {{K|Shift}}-dragging an object, the original snaps back to its original position — a creative use of selective Undo. You can do this to align it another way.
* If you're having problems aligning copies edge-to-edge, enable the [[How_to_use_the_building_grid_-_Video_Tutorial|building grid]].
* If you're having problems aligning copies edge-to-edge, enable the [[How_to_use_the_building_grid_-_Video_Tutorial|building grid]].


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== See also ==
== See also ==


* '''[[Copy selected]]''' - Another way to copy objects.
* '''[[Copy selected]]''' - Another way to copy objects.
 
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Revision as of 08:02, 28 October 2010

You can Shift ⇧-drag to copy an object you have permission to copy. This isn't obviously stated in the build tools but is a popular way to copy objects. Here's a simple example:

  1. Right-click the ground and choose Create on the pie menu.
  2. Click the ground again to rez a generic cube.
  3. Right-click the cube and choose Edit. The positioning arrows appear.
  4. Hold down Shift ⇧, left-click one of the arrow heads, and drag the object. You're dragging the original, and a copy is left behind at the original location.

Watch this video to see it in action:

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Tips

  • If you use Edit > Undo (Ctrl+Z) after Shift ⇧-dragging an object, the original snaps back to its original position — a creative use of selective Undo. You can do this to align it another way.
  • If you're having problems aligning copies edge-to-edge, enable the building grid.


See also