Isabella Flores
PaintTool SAI is a digital platform with user-friendly tools for freehand and automated works of art. Copying a section in PaintTool SAI can be done in a few ways. One way is to group all the layers you want to copy into a folder, close it, and then click on the folder to select it. Another way is to use the Edit menu to select Copy or press Ctrl + C on your keyboard, and then Ctrl + V to paste. You can also duplicate objects by selecting them and dragging while holding Ctrl, or by using the Duplicate option in the Edit menu.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Method 1 | Group all the layers you want to copy into a folder. Once you’ve moved all the layers to the folder, close it and click on the folder to select it. Navigate to ‘File’, click on ‘Open’, and open the image you want to copy. Once the image is open, select to crop or copy it, and click on ‘Copy’. Go to the page where you want the image copied and ‘Paste’ it. |
| Method 2 | Have the right layer active, select the area you want to copy, and press ctrl+c, followed by ctrl+v. |
| Method 3 | Select the objects and drag while holding Ctrl. |
| Method 4 | Hold Shift and drag to restrain the position of the copy to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. |
| Method 5 | Select the objects and use copy + paste. |
| Method 6 | From the Edit menu, select Copy or press Ctrl + C. |
| Method 7 | Move the cursor to position the Paste bounding box, then left-click or press Enter. Press Tab to change the cursor position within the Paste bounding box (nine pre-set positions). Press Esc to cancel the paste process. Select the Objects and click Edit and then select Duplicate. |
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What You'll Learn
Copy and paste using 'Ctrl + C' and 'Ctrl + V'
Copying and pasting in Paint Tool SAI is a straightforward process, and you can use the traditional Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V keyboard shortcuts to achieve this.
Firstly, you need to select the area you want to copy. This could be a section of an image or a layer. Once you have made your selection, press Ctrl + C to copy it. You can then navigate to the page or area where you want to paste the copied content and press Ctrl + V. This will paste your copied content onto the new page or area.
If you are copying and pasting within the same layer, you may need to clear your selection by clicking on the "selection" tab and choosing "deselect all CP" before pasting. This is because SAI has a feature where it will paste the same thing over and over if you don't deselect.
You can also duplicate objects by selecting them and using the copy and paste functions in the Edit menu. This will copy all existing features, settings, effects, and options.
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Copy and paste within a layer
To copy and paste within a layer in Paint Tool SAI, you must first select the area you want to copy. You can do this by holding down the Ctrl key and dragging your cursor over the desired area. Alternatively, you can go to the Edit menu and select "Copy" or press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
Once you have selected the area you want to copy, you can then paste it elsewhere within the same layer by holding Ctrl and dragging the selected area to your desired location. You can also move your cursor to position the Paste bounding box, then left-click or press Enter. To change the cursor position within the Paste bounding box, press Tab. If you wish to cancel the paste process, press Esc.
It is important to note that if you are copying and pasting within the same layer, you must clear your selection by clicking on the "Selection" tab and choosing "Deselect All CP" after each paste. Otherwise, it will continue to paste the same copied content over and over.
Additionally, if you are copying linework, the "Select strokes from selection" or "Select CP in selection" buttons will allow you to transform the linework using the transform tools (scale, freeform, rotate, etc.).
There are also other methods to duplicate objects within a layer. For example, you can select the objects and use the copy-and-paste function or hold Shift while dragging to restrain the position of the copy to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
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Copying linework
Another method is to use the Edit menu. First, make sure you have the correct layer active, then select the area of linework you want to copy. Go to the Edit menu and choose Copy, or simply press Ctrl + C on your keyboard. Then, navigate to the page where you want to paste the copied linework and press Ctrl + V or choose Paste from the Edit menu.
You can also duplicate objects, which will create an exact copy of the linework, including all existing features, settings, effects, and options. To do this, select the linework and use Copy + Paste, or hold Ctrl and drag the selection to create a duplicate. If you want to restrain the position of the copy to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, hold Shift while dragging.
Additionally, you can group all the layers you want to copy into a folder. Once you've moved all the layers into the folder, close it and click on the folder to select it. Then, navigate to 'File' and click on 'Open' to open the image you want to copy. You can then crop or copy the image and paste it onto a new page.
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Copying images
Copying an Image
To copy an image in its entirety, first, open the image in Paint Tool SAI. Once the image is open, you can choose to crop or copy it. Simply click on "Copy" and then paste the image onto the desired page.
Copying a Section of an Image
To copy a specific section of an image, first, make sure you have the right layer active. Then, select the area you want to copy. You can do this by using the selection tools, such as the "Select Strokes from Selection" or "Select CP in Selection" buttons. Once you have made your selection, go to the Edit menu and choose "Copy" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C. To paste the copied section, position your cursor and left-click or press Enter.
It is important to note that if you are copying linework, you must clear your selection by clicking on the "Selection" tab and choosing "Deselect All CP" after each copy-paste action. This will prevent the same thing from being pasted repeatedly.
Additionally, if you are copying within a layer, you may need to merge the selected layers before pasting. You can do this by using the "Merge Selected Layers" button.
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Duplicating objects
To duplicate objects in Paint Tool SAI, you can use the following methods:
Using the Edit Menu
- Select the object or objects you want to duplicate.
- Go to the "Edit" menu and choose "Duplicate" or use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + C" to copy, and then "Ctrl + V" to paste.
Dragging with Keyboard Shortcuts
- Select the object or objects.
- Hold "Ctrl" and drag the objects to duplicate them.
- To restrain the position of the copy to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, hold "Shift" while dragging.
Using the Right-Click Menu
- Select the objects you want to duplicate.
- Right-click on the selection and choose "Duplicate" from the menu.
Copy and Paste with Bounding Box
- Select the objects and use "Copy" from the "Edit" menu or "Ctrl + C".
- Move your cursor to position the paste bounding box, then left-click or press "Enter" to paste.
- Use "Tab" to change the cursor position within the bounding box (nine pre-set positions).
- Press "Esc" to cancel the paste process if needed.
Remember that when duplicating objects, the copy will include all existing features, settings, effects, and options, such as outlines and their settings. Also, ensure that you clear your selection by clicking the "Selection" tab and choosing "Deselect All CP" after each duplication to avoid pasting the same thing repeatedly.
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Frequently asked questions
To copy and paste a section in Paint Tool SAI, first, select the area you want to copy. Then, press Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste. Alternatively, you can use the Edit menu to select Copy and then Paste.
To copy and paste within the same layer, make sure you have the right layer selected and then select the area you want to copy. Then, use the Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V shortcuts to copy and paste.
To duplicate objects in Paint Tool SAI, select the objects and then drag while holding Ctrl. Alternatively, you can use the Edit menu to select Duplicate.
First, open the image you want to copy in Paint Tool SAI. Then, click on "Copy" and go to the page where you want to paste the image. Finally, click on "Paste".
Every time you want to paste something new, make sure to clear your selection by clicking on the "selection" tab and then clicking on "deselect all CP".
