-----Copying
Overview
Very often the easiest way to make an object is to copy and reuse an old object or another part of the same model.
The most obvious use of copying is when the model is symmetrical and copying and mirror are used to make the second half.
Copy can also be useful for tricky objects like hands and heads where it is a very good idea to make a few good models and reuse them. If you browse the galleries at RivazCORP you will find many examples of this.
Copy is most usefully used in conjunction with mirror, scaling and edit-points.
Technique instuctions
Menu: Object/Copy
Keyboard: ctrl-C, ctrl-V, F1
This will copy, paste and select the new object.

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