Hi Everyone,
I use to work for a medical journal & duplicating objects is the most used function for me. I switched to notebook from a desktop & one thing is bugging me that I cant duplicate object like I used to do on my desktop using a [+] key on my numpad. It might be working with function keys or maybe something else, I almost tried everything I possibly could. Any suggestions as using ctrl+D won't place the duplicate object on the same place. If some knows anything about it please share
regards,
Laiq Atiq
Laiq Atiq said:using ctrl+D won't place the duplicate object on the same place
It can, but you need to configure the offset to zero at tools > options > document > general > duplicate offset. This is a "per document" setting, but you can save settings as default to apply it to new documents.
Same with me...........I use that "+" key a lot.
On my small laptop, I took it a step further. After changing the offset parameters to 0,0, like Harry explained, I also added a + as an icon to one of my toolbars.
So instead of selecting the "+" (on a non-existing num pad), I just select + on the toolbar.
Works even better for me than having to press Ctrl+D
One quick click with a pen/mouse and duplicate is done!
Try the attached DupInPlace macro I wrote when I got a "travelling" laptop that does NOT have any NumPad keys at all. I assigned the shortcut + to it. (Shift and the += key just as if you were typing a plus sign).
Here's the macro written out in case you want to see it in writing:
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Sub DupInPlace()
Dim OrigSelection As ShapeRange
Set OrigSelection = ActiveSelectionRange
Dim dup1 As ShapeRange
Set dup1 = OrigSelection.Duplicate
End Sub
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Patti
Thanks
I've downloaded your attached Macro & pasted to my installation directory but it didnt worked, may be am doing something wrong. It will work for Corel X3 & X6 Both right? as I tried to add it in X3.
You Rock HarryLondon