Copy

The Copy function is used to generate X or Y direction copies of selected parts. Multiple copies can be made automatically up to the edge of the sheet or until the required number of pieces is reached.

Keyboard command: K

Copy parts in a nesting

  • You are in the Change sheet menu.
  • There is enough free space around the parts in the X or Y direction to place copies.
  1. Under Change sheet > Change > Copy, click the Copy button.
  1. Choose a function to select the parts.
  1. Select the desired parts.
  1. Click Close.
  • A dashed outline indicates where the copies can be automatically placed.
  • If the free space around the parts was not sufficient, they are copied and the Transform submenu opens. See also Transform submenu. Move the part and proceed to step 6).
  1. Choose one of the following options to make copies:
    - Left mouse button: Clicking on a preview creates a copy there. Further previews are displayed until the required quantity is reached.
    - Middle mouse button: Clicking on a preview creates copies in this direction until the required number of pieces or the sheet edge is reached.
    - X or Y key: Produces copies in the X or Y direction until the required number of pieces or the edge of the sheet is reached.
  1. Click Close.
  • The function is ended and the changes are applied.