Working with Objects
Adams/View
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Copying Objects
You can copy any selected objects within the same model. Adams/View creates an identical copy of the
selected object. Adams/View assigns a default name to the duplicated object using the copied object
name as the base name and appending _2 to the name. For example, if Adams/View copies a rigid body
called PART_1, it assigns the new object the name PART_1_2.
To copy selected objects:
1. Select the objects that you want to copy. Learn about Selecting Objects.
2. Select one of the following:
• From the Edit menu, select Copy.
• From the Standard toolbar, select the Copy tool
.
Adams/View creates a copy of the objects. It selects the copied objects so you can edit or move
them.
To copy an object on the screen using the shortcut menu:
1. Right-click the object you want to copy.
2. From the shortcut menu that appears, select Copy.
To copy objects using the Database Navigator:
1. To clear any selections, click the background of the Adams/View main window.
2. From the Edit menu, select Copy.
The Database Navigator appears.
3. Select the object you want to copy. Learn about Showing , Hiding, and Selecting Objects in the
Database Navigator.
4. Select OK.
Tip:
Select Ctrl + C.
Tip:
You can zoom in on the object on the screen to more easily place the cursor over just
that object.
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Working with Objects
Deleting Objects
You can delete any object that you created in the current modeling database, including deleting a model.
Learn about Deleting a Model.
You can delete any object that has a graphical representation on the screen, such as a rigid body or link,
by selecting them first and then deleting them. You can also select objects that do not have graphical
representations by searching for them through the Database Navigator and then deleting them.
To delete selected objects:
1. Select the objects that you want to delete.
2. From the Edit menu, select Delete.
3. Adams/View deletes the selected objects.
To delete an object on the screen using the shortcut menu:
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