Alternative Duplicate

Alternative Duplicate

Command
Alternative Duplicate
Shortcut
Alt + D
Button
Left of Command Bar

Create a Solid from selected Faces and then manipulate its position.

  1. Select the Face of the base on which you want to create a Solid.
  2. Use the Alternative Duplicate command in the Command Palette.
  3. The Solid is created. Use the displayed Move Gizmo to move.
  4. Set the options in the Command Dialog and the Keyboard Shortcuts.
    • XYZ: Specify the amount of movement of the X, Y, and Z axes.
    • X/ Y/Z X/Y/Z-axis: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-axis.
    • Shift + X/ Shift + Y/Shift + Z X, Y, Z plane: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-plane.
    • G Screen space: Limit to the visible plane.
    • F Freestyle: Click to specify the starting point and endpoint, which will determine the direction and distance of movement.
    • V Pivot: Click to specify the position of the Gizmo.
    • W Worldspace: Change the Gizmo's coordinate axis to world coordinates.
  5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.