Object copy

This function allows you to copy an object from one object number to another object number in the same position. The OBJECT Copy command will not copy an object to a new position. To copy an object to a new position you must first copy the strings to the new position and then recreate the object.

This function may prove useful if you want to make some changes to an object but are concerned that the changes may corrupt the object. By copying the object you can work on the copy and then later when you are confident that your changes are acceptable you may delete the original object.

To run this function: Choose Solids > Edit object > Copy, or...

In the Function Chooser, type OBJECT COPY, and press ENTER.

Select a triangle on the OBJECT to be copied

Position the pointer and select a triangle on the object that is to be copied.

Selection of the object displays the COPY AN OBJECT form.

Layer name

Display only. The name of the active layer is displayed. The active layer is the only layer you are able to modify.

Old Object

Display only. The object number of the selected object which is to be copied.

New Object

Enter the new object number which will be a copy of the selected (old) object and choose Apply.

Choose Cancel when the COPY AN OBJECT form is displayed to cancel that particular copy function and the following prompt is displayed:

Select a triangle on the OBJECT to be copied

Result

A new object is created and the screen picture is updated accordingly. The message window will confirm the copy function.

Note:If the new object which is entered already exists, then the trisolation numbers of the copied trisolations are different. If the new object does not already exist then the trisolation numbers will remain the same.

Messages

Object xxx copied to Object yyy

Warning

The point selected is not in the working layer and cannot be edited

Only objects which are in the active layer can be edited. You have selected an object which is not in the active layer.