Another way of copying an object

Probably everyone already knows this, but if you right click + Ctrl
on an object in XXP and drag and drop it elsewhere on the workspace,
then click the left mouse button whilst still depressing the right button and
then release both buttons you make a new copy.
A time-saver as it means not using a keyboard shortcut, or selecting
the copy icon if you should have it on any of your toolbars.
You don't have to break step with working with the mouse.
Steve, (sledger) says that in version 3.2 you just right click and
drag 'n' drop. V.3.0 and earlier don't support this.
Probably more difficult to do this with a tablet pen, although
I haven't tried it.
Saludos,
Bob.

Interesting how you are doing that. I left-click, move, then right-click where I want the copy.

This is version dependant.
With Xtremepro 3.2 - simply 'right-click drag' produces a duplicate (copy).

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Originally Posted by sledger

This is version dependant.
With Xtremepro 3.2 - simply 'right-click drag' produces a duplicate (copy).

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Thanks Steve, that explains why Bob's method wouldn't work for me,
as I'm still using version 3.0.
Anyone else still using V.3.0 or earlier may find my method of some use. :)
Saludos,
Bob.

Actually, so am I.

You can also drag an object the normal way (if there is a normal way) and press the + key on the numeric keypad to drop a duplicate. This way you can drag and drop a whole bunch of copies very quickly.

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Originally Posted by gwpriester

...and press the + key on the numeric keypad to drop a duplicate.

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That's a good tip, Gary, I stacked these cans in no time flat!
Saludos,
Bob.

Hi Bob, my version predates yours, so this may still provide the answer.
Perhaps we can pinpoint the change somewhere between December 14 2006 and January 17 2007.
Saludos,
Bob.

xara is full of little tidbits, is there a place that lists them all?:rolleyes:

Tip of the day and the Help file?

Though it would be nice to have a single compiled list of hidden/less known tips, tricks and any easter eggs.

Here are a whole bunch of tips... xaraxone.com You can find some really neat ones in here too...:)

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Originally Posted by gwpriester

You can also drag an object the normal way (if there is a normal way) and press the + key on the numeric keypad to drop a duplicate. This way you can drag and drop a whole bunch of copies very quickly.

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In 3.2, if you drag and drop with the right key, it produces a copy. If you drag with the right key, you can tap the left key whilst still dragging, to drop a copy to make the whole bunch as above.

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Originally Posted by raynerj1

Here are a whole bunch of tips... xaraxone.com You can find some really neat ones in here too...:)

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Thanks Ray:)

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Originally Posted by ss-kalm

In 3.2, if you drag and drop with the right key, it produces a copy.

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Yep Keith .. Post #3 :p

And I'd sure miss it if it were ever changed :(

Yes, I'd miss it too .... I was trying to make the point that left clicking whilst doing it drops a whole bunch of copies, as does hitting "+" as Gary said.