Using the Copy/Paste Function

This task describes the Copy/Paste function used with manikins and their attributes.
The whole manikin as well as constraints, posture, and position in the world can all be copied and pasted from one manikin to another.

Copy/Paste a Whole Manikin
 

  1. In the specification tree, right-click on the manikin node and select Copy from the contextual menu.

  2. In the specification tree, right-click on the manikin's father product and select Paste from the contextual menu.

  3. A new manikin is created and placed under the selected product.

  4. If you do not see the newly created manikin, select the new manikin in the specification tree, snap the compass to it, and drag it away from the first manikin.

Copy/Pasting Manikin Attributes

With the reorganization of manikin attributes in the specification tree, it is now possible to copy part or all of the attributes stored under one manikin and paste them to another manikin.
 

  1. In the specification tree, right-click on Bill's Anthropometry node and select Properties from the contextual menu. The anthropometry properties are displayed.

  2. Close the dialog box.

  3. Right-click again on the Bill's anthropometry node and select Copy from the contextual menu.

  4. In the specification tree, right-click on Hillary's node and select Paste from the contextual menu.

  5. Hillary's anthropometry changes to that of Bill's.