Extremely confused on building mechanics

[embug]

I'm new to this type of building (haven't played any previous Frontier games) and so I'm really struggling on learning how. I want to build an entrance type area for my guests, but whenever I go into group mode trouble happens.

I don't know how to duplicate and I've tried searching but it's turned up nothing. I've tried ctrl c & v, but nothing happens. There is a duplicate button when I select my group but when I click it it makes my duplicated item a separate group! So I need to be able to copy and paste within my group.

Also, in my groups I can't go into advanced edit mode for some reason? Outside of my group, I can, but then my items are all in separate groups. I've tried pressing x but nothing is working and I'm utterly lost.

All I want is to build a fancy entrance. :(

[Sheldin 夜秋夢]

duplicate objects; CTRL + X for fine-movement. CTRL + D for simple movement.

as for the X not working while editing the group, it's a UI bug and it happens from time to time. Just leave the group, re-enter it and it should work. You must select an object first though.

[embug]

Originally posted by Sheldin 夜秋夢:

duplicate objects; CTRL + X for fine-movement. CTRL + D for simple movement.

as for the X not working while editing the group, it's a UI bug and it happens from time to time. Just leave the group, re-enter it and it should work. You must select an object first though.

Ctrl X is still not working. But Ctrl D is? It's odd. And no matter how many times I exit the group and re-enter it, the X key still isn't working.

Maybe I should give my game a reboot because it's just really not wanting to cooperate.

[Sheldin 夜秋夢]

Originally posted by embug:

Originally posted by Sheldin 夜秋夢:

duplicate objects; CTRL + X for fine-movement. CTRL + D for simple movement.

as for the X not working while editing the group, it's a UI bug and it happens from time to time. Just leave the group, re-enter it and it should work. You must select an object first though.

Ctrl X is still not working. But Ctrl D is? It's odd. And no matter how many times I exit the group and re-enter it, the X key still isn't working.

Maybe I should give my game a reboot because it's just really not wanting to cooperate.

Yes, try restarting the game. I stumble upon the X-bug from time to time, but I just re-enter my groups and it solves the issue 9/10 times.

Also, if shortcuts don't work for you you can always click the button on the UI to do all the things you want. When editing an object/group you have a small window at the top right with all the buttons related to copy, move, remove etc.

[embug]

Originally posted by Sheldin 夜秋夢:

Originally posted by embug:

Ctrl X is still not working. But Ctrl D is? It's odd. And no matter how many times I exit the group and re-enter it, the X key still isn't working.

Maybe I should give my game a reboot because it's just really not wanting to cooperate.

Yes, try restarting the game. I stumble upon the X-bug from time to time, but I just re-enter my groups and it solves the issue 9/10 times.

Also, if shortcuts don't work for you you can always click the button on the UI to do all the things you want. When editing an object/group you have a small window at the top right with all the buttons related to copy, move, remove etc.

Yeah I gave it a restart and no luck. In the group tab my z key for turning doesn't work either. So I'm really puzzled because none of my keys really want to work in the group tab.

I guess I'll build everything separate and make it a blueprint since thats the only way I can think around this issue.

[Sheldin 夜秋夢]

Originally posted by embug:

Originally posted by Sheldin 夜秋夢:

Yes, try restarting the game. I stumble upon the X-bug from time to time, but I just re-enter my groups and it solves the issue 9/10 times.

Also, if shortcuts don't work for you you can always click the button on the UI to do all the things you want. When editing an object/group you have a small window at the top right with all the buttons related to copy, move, remove etc.

Yeah I gave it a restart and no luck. In the group tab my z key for turning doesn't work either. So I'm really puzzled because none of my keys really want to work in the group tab.

I guess I'll build everything separate and make it a blueprint since thats the only way I can think around this issue.

Shame it didn't work out.. I'll give this some time and see if I can figure out more things you can try to fix the issue. Until then, good luck with your building!!