.. _copy_mesh_page:

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Copy Mesh
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A mesh can be created by copying a part of or the whole other mesh.

**To make a copy of a mesh:**

From the contextual menu in the Object Browser of from the **Mesh** menu select **Copy Mesh** or click **"Copy Mesh"** button in the toolbar.

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	**"Copy Mesh" button**

The following dialog box will appear:

.. image:: ../images/copy_mesh_dlg.png
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In the dialog:

	* specify the part of mesh to copy:

		* **Select whole mesh, sub-mesh or group** by mouse activating this checkbox; or
		* choose mesh elements with the mouse in the 3D Viewer. It is possible to select a whole area with a mouse frame; or 
		* input the **Source Element IDs** directly in this field. The selected elements will be highlighted in the viewer; or
		* apply Filters. **Set filter** button allows to apply a filter to the selection of elements. See more about filters in the :ref:`selection_filter_library_page` "Selection filter library" page.

	* specify the **New Mesh Name**;
	* specify the conditions of copying:

		* activate **Generate groups** checkbox to copy the groups of the source mesh to the newly created mesh.

	* Click **Apply** or **Apply and Close** button to confirm the operation.


**See Also** a sample :ref:`tui_copy_mesh`.