This tutorial explains how to use the 'Copy/Array' tool in Snaptrude to create duplicate copies of objects. The Copy/Array tool allows you to create identical or unique copies of an object or group of objects in both 2D and 3D views. It is a versatile tool that can be used in both concept designing and detailed modeling.
Step 1: Activate the Copy Array Tool from the toolbar. Alternatively, use the shortcut C.
Step 2: Select the object edge or vertex or face of the object you want to copy.
Step 3: Define the copy distance.
Note: If you're working with feet and inches, enter values using the following format: use a single quote (') for feet and a double quote (") for inches.
For example, enter 5'6" for 5 feet 6 inches.
Step 4: Next, enter the number of copies you want to create.
Step 5: Press Enter. The copies will be identical and grouped together.
Note: If only one copy is created, it will be a unique instance—not an identical duplicate, i.e., they will not be an array group.
Step 6: Edit the arrayed copies in the Object Properties panel. Here, you can adjust the distance and the number of copies.
Step 7: If you want to maintain the gap between the objects, select the Lock Gap between Objects option. This ensures that any changes to the distance will not affect the gap between your copies.
Step 8: To make any object unique within your copy, select the objects and choose the Make Unique option. Once an object is made unique, the array will be ungrouped, but the instance copies will remain identical copies.
Note: Follow the same steps to copy BIM elements - walls, floors, slabs, roof, ceiling, furniture, door, windows. Furniture, doors and windows will always have unique copies created.
Making an Object Unique after Copying
1. Click on the object and in the object properties tab, click on 'Make Unique'.
2. Right-click on the object and click on 'Make Unique'.