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Clone command? - Blackcloud6 - 08-18-2020
Is there a clone command to clone units once they are on the map? other modules usually have Control-C as this command that will clone the unit. It is a fast way to get, say 15 Inf counters on the map instead of pulling them out of the Pieces box one by one. The command is usually also part of the right click pull down menu on a unit.
RE: Clone command? - plloyd1010 - 08-18-2020
Yes, there is. It does not randomize the images of multi image pieces, like the infantry. You can see which counters have multiple images by watching the dialog window. Multi image units generate a random number dependent on how images the dead-tree counter has in the physical game. To randomize the image of a cloned multi image piece, select it and press Cntl+R.
RE: Clone command? - Blackcloud6 - 08-18-2020
I'm not sure that is what I meant. I'm asking is there a way to place a unit on the map and then simply make more of the same units by using a command.
RE: Clone command? - plloyd1010 - 08-18-2020
Yes. Cntl+C. If you right-click on a counter, you can see the commands for that counter and the keyboard commands associated. It also bypasses an aesthetical feature.
RE: Clone command? - Blackcloud6 - 08-18-2020
Cntl+C is not working in the Desert Rats counters extensions. There is not a menu item for Cntrl+C either when you right click.
RE: Clone command? - plloyd1010 - 08-18-2020
What version of the base module are you using?
RE: Clone command? - Blackcloud6 - 08-18-2020
Module version on my VASSAL menu says 2.3
RE: Clone command? - Blackcloud6 - 08-18-2020
I see there is a 2.5. I'll install it and see if Cntrl+C works.
RE: Clone command? - Blackcloud6 - 08-18-2020
OK, with Uber 2.5 and the Italian Army 4.4 extension, the clone command is in the right click menu and it works.
The counters I put in my game from the Italian Army 4.3 extension still do not have the Cntrl+C command but that is probably becasue I did those on both old versions. No sweat, I'll just reload the counters from the new extension.
How do i get rid if the older Italian Army extension? I have it disabled but it still shows in the menu.
Thanks for your help.
RE: Clone command? - plloyd1010 - 08-18-2020
First, clear your tile cache. You can delete, archive or leave the Italian Army OOB disabled.
The clone trait is in the base module. So if you placed them while using the old module, they will keep the traits the old module gave them.