Copying Features

You can copy features from one face to another on the same model. You can also copy features from model to model.

To copy a feature:

Hold down Ctrl and drag one or more features to a location on the same face or a different face.

If the feature includes locating dimensions or relations, a dialog box is displayed. You can Delete the relations or dimensions, Dangle them, or Cancel copy.

If you select Dangle, a warning appears. Select Continue (Ignore Error).

To re-attach dangling dimensions:

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click the sketch and select Edit Sketch. The dangling dimensions are displayed in a different shade.

2. Click the dangling dimension and drag the red handle to a new attachment point. As you drag, the pointer is displayed until you are on an edge or a vertex that is suitable to re-attach the dimension.

   Cut extrude feature with location dimensions	Copy of cut extrude feature with dangling dimensions	Red handle indicates the dangling attachment point

3. Release the pointer to re-attach the dimension to the new edge or vertex.

To copy features from one part to another part:

Tile the windows, then drag the features from one window to another, or use Copy and Paste (Standard toolbar).

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