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. Click the base point
  4. Click the destination point or enter coordinates

Copy Dialog

Press Shift+C for more options:

  • Number of copies: Create multiple copies
  • Offset: Specify exact X, Y, Z offset
  • Array: Create linear or rectangular arrays

Extrude

Create new geometry by extruding selected nodes or members.

Quick Extrude Mode

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

Extrude Dialog

Press Shift+E for more options:

  • Distance: Exact extrusion distance
  • Direction: X, Y, Z or custom vector
  • Number of segments: Divide extrusion into multiple members

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. Define the mirror plane by clicking two points

Mirror Planes

  • XY Plane: Mirror about Z=0
  • XZ Plane: Mirror about Y=0
  • YZ Plane: Mirror about X=0
  • Custom: Define by clicking points