MultiDup¶
Quick duplication tool for creating multiple copies of objects in place
What is it?¶
MultiDup is a simple but powerful duplication tool that allows you to create multiple copies of selected objects instantly. Instead of repeatedly pressing Shift+D and Shift+R, you can specify the exact number of copies you want with a single operation.
Access and Shortcuts¶
- Pie Menu: Edit/Draw section → "MultiDup"
- Operator:
damtools.multidup
- Requirements: Object mode with one or more objects selected
Workflow¶
- Select one or more objects in Object mode
- Activate MultiDup from the pie menu
- Enter the desired number of copies in the dialog (1-1000)
- Press OK to create all copies
- All copies are created at exactly the same location as the originals
Simple dialog-based duplication without manual repetition
Parameters¶
- Copies: Number of duplicates to create
- Range: 1 to 1000
- Default: 5
- Each copy is created as an independent object
Tips¶
- Works with multiple selected objects - each gets duplicated the specified number of times
- All copies are created at the exact same location as the original objects
- Use Move tool (G) after duplication to position copies as needed
- Great for creating multiple instances before manual positioning
- Perfect for batch workflows where you need many copies
Suggested Images¶
- MultiDup dialog with number input
- Before: single object selected
- After: multiple copies in same location
- Pie menu showing MultiDup button
Known Limitations¶
- Only works in Object mode
- Requires at least one object to be selected
- Maximum of 1000 copies per operation
- All copies are created at the same location (no automatic spacing)
See Also¶
- Blender's native Duplicate operator (Shift+D)
- Array modifier for parametric duplication
- Other DAMTools object manipulation tools