Joined: Jan 18, 2011
Post Count: 29
Status:
Offline
Copy / Paste Between Files
Several versions ago (probably in the 5.x range or so), it used to be possible to copy and paste a selection from one design into another file that's open via a second instance of Sweethome3D. I can't seem to do this anymore, but I can't recall when the behavior changed.
Is there any way to accomplish this or something similar in 7.1?
I have several versions of a design that I'd like to combine various parts of into a new file, and would prefer not to have to painstakingly recreate things.
I'm on Linux (an Ubuntu derivative) if that matters.
Netherlands
Joined: Apr 8, 2022
Post Count: 1361
Status:
Offline
Re: Copy / Paste Between Files
I'm not sure what you are doing wrong but copying between designs hasn't changed.
When you have a project open you can open a second project using the File menu. Then you should be able to select and copy from one design to another. Just make sure that the level you want to copy to is a visible level otherwise it won't work.
---------------------------------------- Dodecagon.nl 1000+ 3D models, manuals, and projects
Netherlands
Joined: Apr 8, 2022
Post Count: 1361
Status:
Offline
Re: Copy / Paste Between Files
Yep, that works too. You can also import furniture by dragging an .obj file from the file manager in the 2D window. You can even select and drag multiple .obj files and it will open the import furniture dialog for each object, one after the other. If furniture isn't added from the furniture list I always import it like that because it will import at the position where you drop it.
---------------------------------------- Dodecagon.nl 1000+ 3D models, manuals, and projects
France
Joined: Nov 7, 2005
Post Count: 9426
Status:
Offline
Re: Copy / Paste Between Files
Just to complete Keet’s post, you may also import texture images in the texture import wizard by dragging an image file from the file manager (or the Finder under macOS).
----------------------------------------
Emmanuel Puybaret, Sweet Home 3D creator
