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Copying Elements while selecting them using Element Selection

If you like using Element Selection to manipulate elements, this MicroStation V8 XM Edition trick is for you! In previous versions of MicroStation, we’ve been able to click on an element (using the Element Selection tool) and drag it to a new position. By pressing (and holding down) the Ctrl key before clicking on the element in MicroStation V8 XM Edition, the element is copied as opposed to being moved. This only works with the individual selection method, though…

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