Copy makes one copy; multiply makes repeated copies

Learn how the copy tool's copy and multiply options differ so you can duplicate a shape once or repeat it at a regular interval.

1. In the copy tool, 'copy' produces only a single duplicate of the selected shape.

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2. In the copy tool, 'multiply' produces multiple copies.

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3. With multiply, 'fixed distance' lets you specify the spacing at which the copies are placed.

4. With multiply, a shape can be repeated at a regular interval without measuring and drawing each one.