Duplicate Curve and Project

Duplicate Curve and Project

Command
Duplicate Curve and Project
Shortcut
Alt + D
Button
Left of the command bar

Create a Curve projected onto the construction plane from a Curve or Edge. Single-axis constraints or Freestyle movement possible. Pivot is adjustable.

  1. Activate the construction plane you want to project onto.
  2. Select the Curve or Edge you want to duplicate.
  3. Press Alt + D.
  4. The move Gizmo appears and you can freely move the projected Curve.
    • You can also limit the direction of movement.
      • Shift + X/ Shift + Y/Shift + Z X, Y, Z plane: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-plane.
      • G Screen space: Constrains to the apparent plane.
      • F Freestyle: Constrains the direction by two points.
      • V Pivot: Constrains the direction by clicking on the plane.
      • W Worldspace: Releases the directional constraint.
  5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.