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Copy Item to Layer Tool

What it Does​

Creates identical copies of selected pattern elements and places them on either a new or existing layer. The copied items maintain their geometric properties and relationships while becoming completely independent from the originals.

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Copied items are completely independent. Changes to originals won't affect the copies, and vice versa.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Copy Item to Layer Tool icon
  2. Select one or more items to copy
  3. Choose your destination option:
    • Copy to New Layer - Creates a new layer for the copies
    • Copy to Existing Layer - Places copies on a layer you select

For Existing Layer Option:​

  1. Select an existing layer from the hierarchical tree
  2. See Rename Options below
  3. Choose your completion action:
    • Save - Copy items and stay on current layer
    • Save & Switch - Copy items and switch to destination layer

For New Layer Option:​

  1. Enter a name for the new layer
  2. Select a parent layer for the new layer
  3. See Rename Options below
  4. Choose your completion action:
  • Save - Create layer with copies and stay on current layer
  • Save & Switch - Create layer with copies and switch to new layer

Rename Options

  • Find and Replace: Enter a string in the "Find" field and the replacement value in the "Replace" field. (e.g., Find: "Front", Replace: "Back")
  • Add a Custom Suffix: Leave the "Find" field empty and define your suffix in the "Replace" field only.
  • Use Default: Leave both fields empty to automatically add the default suffix, '_Copy'.