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neonmamacita
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September 16, 2024
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Command D not working (step and repeat)

  • September 16, 2024
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I am trying to do a step and repeat where i duplicate and rotate a square at the same time. I initially duplicate it (using option + drag) then I'm using the Object Transform Each to set my parameters. But when I hit Command D, it just rotates the original object and does not create new ones. Thank you!

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

You could try this:

Select the square.

Object > Transform > Transform Each...

Set the Move, Rotate and other options and click the Copy button.

Use Cmd D to repeat the combined transforms.

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 16, 2024

You could try this:

Select the square.

Object > Transform > Transform Each...

Set the Move, Rotate and other options and click the Copy button.

Use Cmd D to repeat the combined transforms.

neonmamacita
Inspiring
September 16, 2024

That worked thank you!

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 16, 2024

Good to hear that helped.

Community Expert
September 16, 2024

Step & Repeat only works if it's the next move you make. If you do something else, it'll override the Command D option.

neonmamacita
Inspiring
September 16, 2024

So how can I duplicate and move an object at the same time?

Community Expert
September 16, 2024

Hit to Copy button on the Transform Each menu option. Bottom left of the panel when it pops up.