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    Default 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.
    Last edited by iamtheblues; 22 March 2008 at 11:22 AM. Reason: More information.
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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

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

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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

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

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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

    Quote Originally Posted by sledger View Post
    This is version dependant.
    With Xtremepro 3.2 - simply 'right-click drag' produces a duplicate (copy).
    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.
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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

    Actually, so am I.
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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

    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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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

    Quote Originally Posted by gwpriester View Post
    ...and press the + key on the numeric keypad to drop a duplicate.
    That's a good tip, Gary, I stacked these cans in no time flat!
    Saludos,
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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

    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,
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    Last edited by iamtheblues; 23 March 2008 at 07:33 AM. Reason: addendum
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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

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

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    Default Re: Another way of copying an object

    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.
    Last edited by steve.ledger; 22 March 2008 at 11:49 PM.

 

 

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