With the Clone command you can create copies, instances, or references of a selected object or a set of objects. This topic also describes how to copy objects with Scene Explorer.
Clone creates a copy, instance, or reference of an object.
The Clone command on the Edit menu creates a single copy of your selection. Alternatively, you can clone multiple copies by holding down the Shift key as you transform a selection. Either method displays the Clone Options dialog.
Clone an object without transforming it:
The Clone command enables making a single copy of each selected object.
The Clone Options dialog opens.
Each new, cloned object occupies the same space as the original. Select a clone by name to move or modify it.
Copy an object with Scene Explorer:
The Clone Options dialog opens. In this context, the Number Of Copies setting is available.
The copied objects are added as children of the highlighted object.
Each new, pasted copy occupies the same space in the scene as the original. To move or modify a clone, first select it.
Clone and transform an object:
As you drag your selection, the clone is created, selected, and transformed. The original object is deselected and unaffected by the transform.
When you release the mouse button, the Clone Options dialog opens. In this context, the Number Of Copies setting is available.