The shortcut to copy the location of an object in Blender is Ctrl + C. After pressing this shortcut, a menu will appear, and you need to select Location from the options.
How to Copy One Object's Location to Another
Copying the location data from one object (the source) to another (the target) in Blender is a common task for precise positioning. As demonstrated in the reference, the process involves using the Ctrl + C shortcut.
Here's a simple breakdown of the steps:
- Select the Source Object: First, select the object whose location you want to copy.
- Select the Target Object: Next, select the object that you want to move to the source object's location. Make sure the target object is the active object (usually indicated by a lighter orange outline compared to other selected objects).
- Press the Shortcut: With the target object selected, tap Ctrl + C.
- Choose Location: A small menu will pop up. Select Location from this menu.
This action immediately applies the location data of the source object to the target object, moving the target to the same position as the source.
Understanding the Copy Attributes Menu
Pressing Ctrl + C while having a target object selected (and usually a source object also selected) brings up the Copy Attributes Menu. This menu allows you to copy various data from the active object (or potentially another selected object, depending on the specific context and add-ons) to the selected objects.
The options typically include:
- Copy Location
- Copy Rotation
- Copy Scale
- Copy All Transforms
- And potentially others depending on the object type and installed add-ons.
Selecting Location from this menu specifically transfers the X, Y, and Z coordinate values.
Shortcut Key Summary
Here is the shortcut key used for accessing the Copy Attributes Menu which includes the Location option:
| Action | Shortcut Key |
|---|---|
| Access Copy Attributes Menu | Ctrl + C |
| Select Location Option | Click Location from the menu |
Remember, as highlighted in the provided reference clip, you select the object you want to move (the target), tap Ctrl + C, and then "Select location from the drop down". This confirms Ctrl + C is the key combination that initiates the copy process, followed by choosing the specific attribute (Location) you wish to copy.
This method provides a quick and efficient way to align objects in your Blender scene based on their positional data.
