[Solved] Modify Move Copy

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spectric
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[Solved] Modify Move Copy

Post by spectric » Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:44 pm

Hi all

Firstly I made a discovery, really helpful. I have always made selections from top left to bottom right and accepted only objects fully within the border will be selected, but the other day for some reason I did the opposite and found that it selects anything it contacts, not just encompasses so another handy feature.

Now for my issue, could just be me but I think it is a recent happening. When I make a selection and then Modify-Copy-Paste the object loses all layer info and becomes a single layer.

If I use Edit-Copy-Paste all is ok so is this a problem or have I got something set wrong?

thanks Roy
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andrew
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Re: Modify Move Copy

Post by andrew » Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:49 pm

If you are using Edit > Paste, make sure that To current layer is not checked:
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If you are using Modify > Move / Copy, make sure Use current layer and attributes is not checked:
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spectric
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Sorted Modify Move Copy

Post by spectric » Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:08 pm

I think I am looking at whether to keep or delete the original and that checkbox has fell of the radar!

All sorted now thanks.

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