From this point we can create more cups, where each one will be slightly different from the others, with its own color and patterns. This way we can quickly set up a product catalog if we wish or a product presentation lineup.
Let's continue working on our project:
Go to the Camera tab.
From the camera list select Free Camera.
Go to the Scene tab and select the Cup node to have the entire model selected.
Right-click on the Cup node and select the Duplicate option.
This will create a duplicate copy of our original cup with its own set of materials and textures.
With Cup #1 highlighted, move the entire model so that it sits right next to our original cup, as shown in the following example:
We have now learned how to duplicate an object and still preserve all its original textures and materials. This can be done for individuals parts as well.
Duplicating objects can be very useful sometimes, since we can use the duplicate as a reference...