Copying and moving objects
Many users do not appreciate that selected objects can be copied and moved through a combination of holding down the shift key and using the move command (or similar). See "Moving, rotating, stretching, and mirroring objects".
You should also familiarize yourself with using the relative coordinates command. See "Using relative coordinates".
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With the Selection tool (
), select the object.
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Choose the Move tool (
).
- Hold down the <Shift> key and click anywhere on the workspace.
- Type the letter "r" followed by the x- and y-coordinates separated by a comma (e.g. r10, 5), and press <Return>. This moves a copy of the selection x units to the right and y units upward.