Copy, Extrude & Mirror

Efficiently create repetitive geometry with these duplication tools.

Copy

Create copies of selected geometry at a specified offset.

Quick Copy Mode

  1. Select the geometry to copy
  2. Press Ctrl+C to enter Copy mode
  3. Draw a line to define the copy direction and distance

Copy Dialog

Press Shift+C for more options:

  • Offset Direction: Specify X, Y, Z distances
  • Number of Copies: Specify the number of arrayed copies

Extrude

Model geometry fast by extruding selected nodes or members.

Quick Extrude Mode

  1. Select nodes or members
  2. Press Ctrl+E to enter Extrude mode
  3. Draw a line to define the extrusion direction and distance

Extrude Dialog

Press Shift+E for more options:

  • Extrude Direction: Specify X, Y, Z distances
  • Number of segments: Array extrusion into multiple segments

Extrude behavior:

  • Extruding nodes creates new nodes and connecting members
  • Extruding members creates a frame (new members and connecting members)

Mirror

Create mirrored copies of geometry about a plane.

Mirror Mode

  1. Select the geometry to mirror
  2. Press Ctrl+M to enter Mirror mode
  3. Choose a mirror plane by pressing X, Y, or Z (YZ, ZX, or XY)
  4. Click a point on the canvas to define the mirror location
  5. Confirm to delete the original geometry or delete