Please note: the duplicate operation supports not only models, but also path tools and other assets.
Function
Shortcut key *
Usage
Associative duplicate
Ctrl + D
After duplicating the model, the material of the same part is associated with each other. Adjust the material on one model, and the other model will follow the changes.
Independent duplicate
Alt + D
The duplicated models are independent of each other, and the materials are not associated. When adjusting the material, the models do not affect each other.
Drag associative duplicate
Shift + Drag the axis
Copy along an axis in a certain direction. After duplicating the model, the materials are associated with each other.
Operation
Associative duplicate
Use the shortcut key "Ctrl + D" to duplicate, and the materials are associated with each other by default. Arbitrarily adjust the material on one model, and the other model will follow the changes. Click the "Duplicate" function in the menu or the right sidebar.
Independent duplicate
Use the shortcut key "Alt + D" to duplicate the model to avoid material association.
Drag associative duplicate
Press the "Shift" first, and click the axis in any direction to duplicate the model along the specified direction.
FAQ
Q: How to cancel the associate material from a model?
Unassociate a material from a model by "Make unique".
Q: How to duplicate the model in situ (the position of the duplicated model remains unchanged)?
After duplicating, click the mouse in the scene (without moving the mouse) to duplicate the model in situ.
Q: Do lights support parameter association?
Duplication of lights does not support parameter association. After multiple selections or grouping of the same type of lights, the parameters of the lights can be edited uniformly.
