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# Copy Objects

In iVP, an object can be copied an multiplied in different ways. If several objects are selected, they will be multiplied as a group.

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How to copy objects (german)
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If you want to construct fences or barriers we recommend to use the [fence tool](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/advanced-tools/fence-tool.md) instead of placing and copying single elements.
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## Copy via shortcut, button, or right click:

The fastest way to copy objects is to press **Ctrl + C** after selecting the objects. Four arrows will appear. As soon as you **click one of the arrows** a copy of the selected objects will be created in that direction. Alternatively you can press **Ctrl + V** while your mouse is hovering over the 2D View. This will spawn a copy at the current position of the mouse.

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Although it is more precise to work in the 2D View for copying, the **Ctrl + C** / **Ctrl + V** method also works in the [3D View](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/the-3d-view.md).
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You can either **click on the copy icon in the toolbar** of the \[2D View]\(../user-interface/the-2d-view\.md#the-toolbar-of-the-2D View) or **right click on a selected object in the 2D View** followed by a click on the "Copy" option.

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In all cases four arrows will appear. As soon as you **click one of the arrows** a copy of the selected objects will be created in that direction.

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## Multi-copy objects in the 2D View:

To create a high number of copies in exact intervals it is possible to use the so called multi-copy function. By clicking on the respective **icon in the toolbar** of the [2D View](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/the-2d-view.md) a window can be opened that lets you set several parameters.

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The parameters have the following function:

* ***Number - X:*** the total number of elements that will exist in each row along the x-axis of the [2D View](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/the-2d-view.md) after the multiplying process
* ***Distance - X:*** the distance between the elements of a row
* ***Number - Y:*** the total number of elements that will exist in each column along the y-axis of the [2D View](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/the-2d-view.md) after the multiplying process
* ***Distance - Y:*** the distance between the elements of a column

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It is also possible to enter **negative distance values**. By doing so it is possible to multiply elements in negative x- respective y-direction.
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Finally confirm with the **dublicate button**

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