When I duplicate a node, it should show next to the original node

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When I duplicate a node, it always flies away; it should always stay within the viewport.

The temporary solution I found for this is:

  • Click on an empty spot on the canvas (Because it always registers that as a last reference point for copying or duplicating the node)
  • Select the node you want to duplicate
  • CMD + D to duplicate (It goes to that exact spot you clicked on in the canvas)

But there should be a way to make it work without having to perform all those extra steps.

Maybe that click on the node should be considered the reference point instead of the direct click on the empty canvas?

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A temporary solution I came up with for this is using Keyboard maestro

This is how it works:

  • I select the node I want to duplicate, and I hit a keyboard shortcut
  • It finds an empty area in the canvas (Based on a reference image)
  • Moves the move, clicks on that empty area
  • returns the mouse over the node
  • Clicks CMD+D

This is the setup in keyboard maestro:

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I’m pretty sure the same is achievable using BetterTouchTool as well while we wait for a fix.

Or if you’re not a tech psycho, just:

  • CMD+C
  • Click on canvas
  • CMD+V
    :slight_smile:
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Hey @brahimh, thanks so much for reporting. We added it to our Linear and will try to solve it as soon as we find the time to work on it.

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Thanks Nik!