Copy to multiple points and copying features

Copy to multiple points and copying features

timon475
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Copy to multiple points and copying features

timon475
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Please, can we get "Copy from point to multiple points" feature for Move/Copy command? Every time I need to copy sketch lines/bodies from one point to multiple, I have to do it one by one, it really slows down the workflow. 

Also it would be really nice to have the ability to use Move/Copy command with features. We can use pattern or mirror with features, but for some reason I cant just copy a feature (e.g. I want to copy a slot as in the pictures below from point 1 to point 2 and then copy the same slot onto different plane)1.PNG2.PNG3.PNG

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artemSIV
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Hello. But is this option suitable for you? You create a separate body, the contours of which follow the slot. Then you copy this body with reference to the holes, and at the end do Boolean subtraction of bodies. Perhaps it will be more convenient.

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timon475
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It does work, but assuming "copy to multiple points" was inplemeted, you still would have to make more steps using other bodies and boolean operators:

My suggestion: make a sketch > extrude > copy feature using copy to multiple points

Your suggestion: (still) make a sketch > create body > copy body to multiple points im similar fashion > choose bodies to cut or hide bodies you do not want to cut > subtract one body from another.

Also creating this kind of body for a slot with a more complex geometry would give you a hard time.

And I always prefer to keep the amount of bodies minimal and always try to create features by copying/reusing one feature, this way the design usually stays much cleaner and it is easier to edit