Book Image

Lumion 3D Cookbook

By : Ciro Cardoso
Book Image

Lumion 3D Cookbook

By: Ciro Cardoso

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Lumion 3D Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Copying 3D models


Something indispensable for a smooth workflow in every project are the copy and paste tools. Imagine having to go to the import library to place the 3D model again and assigning a material every single time we need a 3D model. Lumion doesn't have a standard copy and paste tool that we can find in most software, but there is a way to emulate this feature. This recipe will help you copy a 3D model already present in your scene and avoid the trouble of going back to the Lumion library and placing a 3D model already present in your project.

Getting ready

You should have already opened Lumion. Locate the 3D model you want to copy.

How to do it…

To start copying the content, perform the following steps:

  1. Select the Objects menu.

  2. Press the M key to select the move tool.

  3. Make sure that you have the correct category selected; otherwise, you may not be able to select the model you want.

  4. Press the Alt key, and with the left mouse button, select the 3D model and drag to make a copy, as shown...