How do I copy objects on one layer to another layer

[Jim_Palik]

I am a CC member using the latest Illustrator. I am relearning after a long absence.

I need to copy all of the rectangles on one layer to a second layer. I do not want to move them. I will then add photographs to each rectangle on the secon layer. The top layer will be used to produce the holes for a matt and the second layer will be used for printing the photographs so that the align perfectly to the mat.

I will ultimately create 35 different layouts.

How do I do this.

I look forward to you answer. Jim

[LinSims]

Let me move this to the Illustrator forum for you, which is the appropriate forum for your question.

The Using the Community forum is for help in using the Adobe Support Community forums, not for help with specific programs. Product questions should be posted in the associated product community.

[Doug A Roberts · Accepted solution]

Select the objects you wish to move.

In the layers panel, alt-click on the little coloured square to the right of the layer name, hold and drag to the intended layer. You should now have a set of the selected objects on each layer.