User Guide

Chapter 3: Objects And Attributes
To create multiple duplicates:
After you duplicate an object using a modifier key, make more copies with the same offset distance,
angle of rotation, or skew factor.
1. Select the duplicated object.
2. Choose Edit | Duplicate. Canvas creates another duplicate and applies the same offset
distance, angle of rotation, or skew factor.
Scaling, rotating, and offsetting copies
The Replicate command offers powerful capabilities for duplicating objects. Use the Replicate dialog
box to set the number of copies and to rotate, scale, and position copies with one command.
To replicate a selection:
1. Select one or more objects to copy and choose Edit | Replicate.
2. In the Replicate dialog box, specify the number of copies. Enter the scaling, rotation, and
offset values you want to apply. For information on these settings, see "Replicate options" on
page 176.
To preview the replication: Click Apply. Canvas draws the copies and the dialog box
stays open. You can change settings and click Apply to preview the new settings.
To cancel the replication: Click Cancel. Canvas closes the Replicate dialog box and
erases preview copies.
3. Click OK to copy the selection and close the Replicate dialog box. The original object is
deselected and the copies are selected.
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