Copy ---> X function doesn't work [?]

[susanspy]

HELLO ALL,

I DONT HAVE ANY IDEA ABOUT why Copy the group -->
Now, the "x" function does NOT work . I KNOW i am getting mad about it but I AM INTERESTED IN LEARNING the same SO ANYONE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THE SAME.

tHANKS IN ADVANCE.

CHEERS!!!
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[Chris Fullmer]

Hi Susan. Are you saying that after you make a copy of a group using move+ctrl, that the "x" key no longer works? What does it normally do on your computer? On mine, I have it set to "explode". It can be set to different things on different computers. Or am I misunderstanding entirely?

Chris

maybe this could be split out as a separate thread?

[Gaieus]

@chris fullmer said:

maybe this could be split out as a separate thread?

Done...

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@Susan; are you trying to make a "Linear array" by any chance? I.e. are you trying to copy a group and then paste it X times along a direction for instance?

[thomthom]

I type "*5" using the numeric keys on the keyboard when I do multiple or divide copy.

btw, when you use "x". do you type "x5" or "5x"? when using the "x" isntead if * you have to type the "x" last.

[Gaieus]

@thomthom said:

when using the "x" isntead if * you have to type the "x" last.

It should work both ways: before andafter.

[thomthom]

I thought it was the same as when you use the Arc or Circle tool. If you type "5s" you change the circle or arc to 5 segments, but if you try "s5" you activate the Scale tool (provided it uses the default S key as hotkey)

[thomthom]

Just checked, I have X assigned to toggle X-Ray mode. If I type "x5" I activate the X shortcut and it cancels the copy operation.

[Gaieus]

well, maybe that triggers it. I don't have mere x assigned to any tools.