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This tutorial explain how to copy and link prims : | This tutorial explain how to copy and link prims : | ||
# Press | # Press {{KeyCombo|ctrl=*|4}} to open the Create menubox. The cursor changes into a wand. | ||
# Select a prim shape from the graphic selections and click the wand where you want to | # Select a prim shape from the graphic selections and click the wand where you want to create the prim. The menubox will switch to edit and the axis markers are visible. | ||
# To copy the prim, hold down the Shift key and click on the arrow end of an axis. Drag the axis handle and you will get a copy of the prim. | # To copy the prim, hold down the Shift key and click on the arrow end of an axis. Drag the axis handle and you will get a copy of the prim. | ||
# To link the prims, hold down the Shift key and select one prim. | # To link the prims, hold down the Shift key and select one prim. | ||
# While still holding down the Shift key, click on the second prim. | # While still holding down the Shift key, click on the second prim. | ||
# Press | # Press {{KeyCombo|ctrl=*|L}}. You now have one object. | ||
You can give the linked set it's own name, copy, move it, or take it into inventory. | You can give the linked set it's own name, copy, move it, or take it into inventory. | ||
FYI: | FYI: {{KeyCombo|ctrl=*|shift=*|L}} is the command to unlink a linked object. | ||
'''A Torley's video is also available :''' | '''A Torley's video is also available :''' |
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This tutorial explain how to copy and link prims :
- Press Ctrl-4 to open the Create menubox. The cursor changes into a wand.
- Select a prim shape from the graphic selections and click the wand where you want to create the prim. The menubox will switch to edit and the axis markers are visible.
- To copy the prim, hold down the Shift key and click on the arrow end of an axis. Drag the axis handle and you will get a copy of the prim.
- To link the prims, hold down the Shift key and select one prim.
- While still holding down the Shift key, click on the second prim.
- Press Ctrl-L. You now have one object.
You can give the linked set it's own name, copy, move it, or take it into inventory.
FYI: Ctrl-⇧ Shift-L is the command to unlink a linked object.
A Torley's video is also available : <videoflash>chqyS08db-U|250|206</videoflash> Linking prims (normal video size)