Holding Alt while dragging an object to copy / duplicate it doesn’t works
I am curious if anyone has ran into the same problem or even knows how to fix this problem.
I am using illustrator 2018 and I can not use the Alt-click-drag method to duplicate.
I can not find out how to fix this issue.
Jessica
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Molly Robbins
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This is a VERY important action and I have tried everything.
I am using the current AI version and I have tried older versions as well. I am working on a brand new MAC Studio - what is going on?Since this is an action an attached file is not helpful.
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Judging by the fact you say it happens for both Ai and Ps, this might be an external problem — like a keyboard driver, or physical Alt-key malfunction...
Also I have to say about different approaches Ai and Ps use in handling a modifier: Ps requires the key to be pressed before the operation (and allows to keep the duplication mode if released while dragging), while Ai allows to hold and release it anytime. It probably does not matter here (but there is a request to unify or allow to customize the way it works: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/44954005) -
This definitely needs a video recording to see how it works (or does not) for you. Can you provide one, please?
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Ember Company commented
A função copiar com Alt e arrastar não funciona, ou funciona quando quer. Isso acontece no Illustrator e no Photoshop.
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Ivana
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I am trying to duplicate an object/text/image by clicking the ALT key then dragging, but it isn't duplicating until after 7 tries consecutively. I am using Illustrator CC 2018 on a Windows 10 Surface Book 2.
How can I smoothly duplicate an object by holding down ALT and drag the first time?
