# \#copy

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## [Bug when duplicating a Verse device containing an array of device references](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/bug-when-duplicating-a-verse-device-containing-an-array-of-device-references/2659054)

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**Author:** [@jbarnoin](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/jbarnoin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/bug-when-duplicating-a-verse-device-containing-an-array-of-device-references/2659054 "2025-10-14T17:23:54Z")

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Summary When a Verse device that contains an array of device references is duplicated, the resulting copy does not reference the devices correctly. It seems to result in hybrid references that refer to the correct trans…

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## [Copy static mehs sockets](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-static-mehs-sockets/346586)

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**Author:** [@UDKAP](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UDKAP)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-static-mehs-sockets/346586 "2025-09-04T02:39:53Z")

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Hi, is there a way to copy sockets from one Static mesh to another?

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## [\[Feature Request\] Copy/Duplicate Nodes with Inputs in Material Editor](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/feature-request-copy-duplicate-nodes-with-inputs-in-material-editor/402944)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_8312749a](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_8312749a)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/feature-request-copy-duplicate-nodes-with-inputs-in-material-editor/402944 "2025-08-05T10:00:48Z")

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Since this doesn’t appear to be implemented I’d like to request that copying nodes in the material editor be able to be done with node inputs, either by being bound to duplicate OR copy or by having a “copy with inputs” …

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## [Copied components don't work](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copied-components-dont-work/2533567)

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**Author:** [@carta\_oro](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/carta_oro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copied-components-dont-work/2533567 "2025-05-30T08:29:30Z")

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I am trying to copy the components of an actor I created for testing to another actor while keeping them exactly the same, but it doesn’t work. The actors are derived from the same parent and should be identical except …

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## [Script for copy pate Spline Component](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/script-for-copy-pate-spline-component/1742698)

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**Author:** [@dpotuznik](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/dpotuznik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/script-for-copy-pate-spline-component/1742698 "2025-05-20T10:06:33Z")

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Hi , juste a quick tips. i wanted to copy the spline component from the old cameraRig\_Rail to the new CineCameraRig\_Rail , so i made a little script. usage : select source cameraRigRail select target cineCameraRigRa…

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## [Copy Paste And Duplication not working bug](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-paste-and-duplication-not-working-bug/383751)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_da1cd450](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_da1cd450)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-paste-and-duplication-not-working-bug/383751 "2025-05-19T03:43:31Z")

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This Appears to be extremely random, but sometimes or all the time copying pasting and duplicating do not work. Sometimes the short cuts don’t work, but the menu does. Sometimes the Cut will work, but will not paste. Som…

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## [Duplicating actor blueprint messes up component hierarchy](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/duplicating-actor-blueprint-messes-up-component-hierarchy/419887)

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**Author:** [@Demonkin](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Demonkin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/duplicating-actor-blueprint-messes-up-component-hierarchy/419887 "2025-03-20T11:20:10Z")

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Hey guys, I think this is a bug that’s been in UE4 in a while (only just tested in 4.18 and 4.19 though, with the same results) If I duplicate an actor BP (via ALT+drag, copy paste, or CTRL+W) the hierarchy of the BP’s…

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## [Copy Pose from Mesh 1 frame lag](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-pose-from-mesh-1-frame-lag/486877)

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**Author:** [@GearSting](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GearSting)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-pose-from-mesh-1-frame-lag/486877 "2024-11-23T08:25:37Z")

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I’m using the “Copy Pose From Mesh” node for my character’s cloths and it lags behind the parent pose by one frame so it’s unusable. Any idea how to fix? I read it can be fixed if you let the parent component tick once …

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## [Thumbnails of Epic Games](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/thumbnails-of-epic-games/2012150)

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**Author:** [@parge\_biKes3](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/parge_biKes3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/thumbnails-of-epic-games/2012150 "2024-09-10T15:24:22Z")

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Is it allowed to use Pictures of Epic Games for my Map ?

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## [Update vertex buffer with data from GPU](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/update-vertex-buffer-with-data-from-gpu/391988)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_754b04d4](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_754b04d4)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/update-vertex-buffer-with-data-from-gpu/391988 "2024-05-22T21:39:28Z")

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I try to get data that I compute on the GPU using CUDA into a vertex buffer for rendering without copying the data back to the host in between. The standard way would be: // The game thread does some computation and co…

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## [How to copy a UStaticMesh asset.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-a-ustaticmesh-asset/1812683)

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**Author:** [@The\_untextured](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/The_untextured)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-a-ustaticmesh-asset/1812683 "2024-04-20T15:11:34Z")

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Hello, I need to copy a static mesh asset in C++ so that I can use it in specific places with altered settings. I have found an old solution here, but it is currently outdated and no matter how much I try to modify it, …

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## [How to duplicate a level with matching level sequence](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-duplicate-a-level-with-matching-level-sequence/435045)

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**Author:** [@Dr.Widgit](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dr.Widgit)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-duplicate-a-level-with-matching-level-sequence/435045 "2023-11-10T12:33:28Z")

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Since it took me a while to figure this out, I wanted to share this with the community. I have made a map with a level sequence animation with multiple cameras and camera cuts. To now make a copy of this map, save the …

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## [Duplicate/Copy Level Sequencer & Level](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/duplicate-copy-level-sequencer-level/465560)

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**Author:** [@Dreamcastgamer](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dreamcastgamer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/duplicate-copy-level-sequencer-level/465560 "2023-10-15T12:19:56Z")

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Been doing some digging and was wondering if anyone had a easy solution to this. I was wondering if it is possible to duplicate a level and a level sequencer and have it retain all the info about the level. I have a co…

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## [Copying Sequencer Keyframes](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copying-sequencer-keyframes/338491)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_8051c24e](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_8051c24e)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copying-sequencer-keyframes/338491 "2023-09-06T20:51:04Z")

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I’m using Sequencer to adjust various objects. I can select multiple keyframes by either control clicking on them or using the marquee tool but i can’t seem to copy/paste them using control-c control-v.

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## [Is there a better/faster way to copy a transition rule? (Animation Blueprint)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-there-a-better-faster-way-to-copy-a-transition-rule-animation-blueprint/292012)

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**Author:** [@AnimatorLx](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/AnimatorLx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-there-a-better-faster-way-to-copy-a-transition-rule-animation-blueprint/292012 "2023-05-07T09:16:21Z")

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Hi, the more I work on a character the more I get to use the same transitions over and over again (like: “transition after 90% of an animation is done”). Is there an easy way to copy a transition without having to open …

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## [How do you copy a RenderTarget2D?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-you-copy-a-rendertarget2d/411223)

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**Author:** [@DanimalsOnParade](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DanimalsOnParade)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-you-copy-a-rendertarget2d/411223 "2022-02-18T15:59:44Z")

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How do you make an exact copy of a URenderTarget2D? Is there some function that will do it? Alternatively, I know I can get the pixels of a URenderTarget2D with: TArray\<FColor\> RawColorArray; auto RenderTarget = RT2D-\>G…

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## [Migrating Blueprints from 4.27 to 5.0](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/migrating-blueprints-from-4-27-to-5-0/491198)

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**Author:** [@neelix64](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/neelix64)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/migrating-blueprints-from-4-27-to-5-0/491198 "2022-02-03T11:04:09Z")

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Is it possible? So far I’ve tried: Copy & convert Convert in place Copy from Windows Explorer to a new 5.0 project Migrate Switch to 4.26 and copy & convert Export .COPY file, tho I’m not sure what am I supposed to d…

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## [How to Copy Collision Mesh from one Static Mesh to another Static Mesh](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-collision-mesh-from-one-static-mesh-to-another-static-mesh/489174)

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**Author:** [@hellobomm](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/hellobomm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-collision-mesh-from-one-static-mesh-to-another-static-mesh/489174 "2021-09-25T16:50:58Z")

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Hello friends, I am trying to copy the Collision Meshes (in my case the convex decomposition collision meshes) from one StaticMesh to another StaticMesh. After some looking around I read that the Collision Meshes are s…

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## [A project was deleted from my UE library. How can I retrieve it. Its not in the Recycle Bin](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/a-project-was-deleted-from-my-ue-library-how-can-i-retrieve-it-its-not-in-the-recycle-bin/488077)

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**Author:** [@UP\_Studios](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UP_Studios)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/a-project-was-deleted-from-my-ue-library-how-can-i-retrieve-it-its-not-in-the-recycle-bin/488077 "2021-08-27T16:23:37Z")

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I saw an old report of UE deleting a copy of a project if the original was deleted. I think that may have happened as it fits my experience. Frustrating as I see no reason why the copy should have been deleted, the origi…

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## [(Sequencer) Suddenly can't paste keys between bones](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sequencer-suddenly-cant-paste-keys-between-bones/487257)

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**Author:** [@ShaggyPorcupine](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ShaggyPorcupine)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sequencer-suddenly-cant-paste-keys-between-bones/487257 "2021-08-09T23:30:51Z")

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I was copy-pasting keyframes between bones to have a base for mirroring animation (walk cycle), and then suddenly I can’t paste to different bones anymore. Whichever bone I have selected, the keyframes paste into the or…

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## [How to copy anim front wheels to rear wheels without direction](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-anim-front-wheels-to-rear-wheels-without-direction/480469)

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**Author:** [@Starztec](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Starztec)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-anim-front-wheels-to-rear-wheels-without-direction/480469 "2021-03-17T22:20:35Z")

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Hello! I’ve been with this problem for several days and I can’t find a way to solve it, I hope you can help me! I need the rear wheels to behave the same way as the front wheels. use a rear-wheel drive vehicle\*, but I …

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## [Spawning an Actor with a Template Actor set in the FActorSpawnParameters prevents the spawned Actor from replicating](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/spawning-an-actor-with-a-template-actor-set-in-the-factorspawnparameters-prevents-the-spawned-actor-from-replicating/479356)

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**Author:** [@Infernobirb](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Infernobirb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/spawning-an-actor-with-a-template-actor-set-in-the-factorspawnparameters-prevents-the-spawned-actor-from-replicating/479356 "2021-02-24T18:51:40Z")

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I originally stumbled across this Issue while trying to get the ChildActorComponent to replicate the Actor properly. Spoiler: The ChildActorComponent will not replicate the the Child Actor because of this issue. Two meth…

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## [How to copy static mesh detail option?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-static-mesh-detail-option/477966)

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**Author:** [@Anonymous\_e72ed149807d9a99f92f0488b6871e44](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Anonymous_e72ed149807d9a99f92f0488b6871e44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-copy-static-mesh-detail-option/477966 "2021-01-29T16:53:30Z")

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This is a situation where you need to apply the same option to multiple meshes. Detailed question details are attached as images. If you know how to do it, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a reply. …

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## [Copied code from one blueprint to another and now unreal crashes everytime i press play](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copied-code-from-one-blueprint-to-another-and-now-unreal-crashes-everytime-i-press-play/477294)

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**Author:** [@ViceVersa](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ViceVersa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copied-code-from-one-blueprint-to-another-and-now-unreal-crashes-everytime-i-press-play/477294 "2021-01-15T11:58:21Z")

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So, I had a camera blueprint that was being controlled by mobile controls. When i Updated to 4.26 unreal was constantly crashing, and some of the blueprints got corrupted. I noticed that the camera blueprint was giving m…

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## [Is it possible to copy all my project in Unreal to windows?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-all-my-project-in-unreal-to-windows/317519)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_146ccabe](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_146ccabe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-all-my-project-in-unreal-to-windows/317519 "2020-10-13T06:22:01Z")

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Since it isn’t possible to Packaging on Mac to Windows… Can i just Copy my project file, and paste in Windows, and package it ?? Does it the same resource between Mac and Windows?? because i can’t find option to packa…

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## [Copy project file](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-project-file/471606)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_c42195ce](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_c42195ce)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copy-project-file/471606 "2020-09-21T07:20:20Z")

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Hello, I wondering for a long time how to copy my project file in order to have several backups. Exemple: House project\_01 House project\_02 House project\_03…etc I tried first to copy the.uproject file and rename it…

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## [ALT+Mouse Copy](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/alt-mouse-copy/450331)

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**Author:** [@twetzel2k](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/twetzel2k)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/alt-mouse-copy/450331 "2020-09-05T07:38:29Z")

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Is there anyway to turn off this shortcut or change it? I looked in the keyboard shortcuts and could not seem to find it. I am coming from Maya and 3ds max and I use ALT and the mouse to navigate the screen. I find my…

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## [Copied landscape spline causes editor to crash](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copied-landscape-spline-causes-editor-to-crash/400375)

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**Author:** [@BOBtheROSS](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/BOBtheROSS)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/copied-landscape-spline-causes-editor-to-crash/400375 "2020-09-03T08:40:55Z")

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Hey BOBtheROSS, I attempted to reproduce this, but so far I haven’t gotten your results. Could you provide a small test project with this setup? Also, please post your Epic ID/Machine ID and the full Callstack.

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## [is it possible to copy cine camera PostProcess settings to another camera?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-cine-camera-postprocess-settings-to-another-camera/469811)

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**Author:** [@dustintinkler](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/dustintinkler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-cine-camera-postprocess-settings-to-another-camera/469811 "2020-08-15T14:45:46Z")

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Easiest way would be to duplicate the camera I guess.

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## [Material Function - Copy/Paste](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/material-function-copy-paste/464626)

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**Author:** [@Crazyjokrjay](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Crazyjokrjay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/material-function-copy-paste/464626 "2020-05-04T15:12:37Z")

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I can not copy to be able to post nodes from one material function to another. Just can’t copy period and I checked every last key-bind to make sure but still no luck. How can I get past this. please help

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