I was wondering if there is a way to repeat a transform/copy command?
I like how in Illustrator you can for instance copy/drag or rotate an object and then press ctrl+d to duplicate that command with the same distance to the previous created object.
You can see it in this video (sound not needed):
I know in sketchup you can do something similar by, after finishing the copying while moving, typing in “x3” in case you want to have 3 times that operation.
I know there’s the array commands but it would just be a bit easier sometimes if I quickly want duplicates of the same object with the same spacing in between to just drag/copy it with gumball and repeat that.
If you set all three to Yes, you will be able to create multiple copies in a linear array. Since it’s painful to click the command line 3 times, I created a macro called from an alias (I use ‘ddd’).
I start the copy command, select my objects, place the first copy at the distance/direction I want, type ddd/enter and then continue placing copies until I’m done.
You can also create a full macro that starts the copy and sets the options and use it with an alias or on a toolbar button:
I guess what I’m more after is when I press the alt key and move something with gumball that I would be able to press a key or command and it repeats that. Instead of starting with a command in the first place.
If this doesn’t exist, maybe this could be a nice feature for implementing in Rhino6?
Hi Siemen - in V6, the Gumball remembers the distance, so you can Click or Alt-Click (to copy) an arrow, type in a number, Alt-Click again and the number will be there, Enter will make it happen. Dunno if that helps.