Let me enter a number for how many duplicates I want of a component

[Anonymous]

Instead of having to copy a component several times, I would like if there could be a way that a user like me could simply click the component I want to copy and then a box would come up and then I could enter a number for how many of that component I want. Then press enter and have that number of copies I entered appear, so I can move those new components into position for an assembly. For example I need to put spheres inside of these holes to create this component. Instead of having to copy this sphere 21 more times, I wish there was a way I could enter the number of spheres I need, then when I press enter they appear to let me move them into the assembly and link them to the component as a joint.

       

[PinRudolf]

Hi!

Although i feel like your request makes sense i also feel like the example is confusing. Would you not be able to create a pattern to fix your problem? (CREATE > Pattern > Rectangular Pattern) The rectangular pattern fuction creates a copie of items in a (rectangular/straight) pattern, which seems right in your example.

Having said that; I still feel like your request is sensible in cases where there is no clear pattern. For example; when assembling all fasteners, at one of the final stages of a design, i would like to be able to just 'click them in place'. 

[ray_simmons]

As the above comment, it is very tedious to have to copy and paste multiple copies of imported components, such as McMaster Carr items.  I would like to see a quantity selection as part of the copy command.  Another annoying 'feature' is when copy/pasting that the model is re-orientated and resized EVERY TIME!. 

[PinRudolf]

Hi KHilby41, 

I felt like your struggle with the move/copy tool is very similar to mine! I hope you don't mind that I used your idea as the base for an idea I've posted after I read yours. Please check this idea, would love to hear your thoughts!