7 A mesh can be created by copying a part of or the whole other mesh.
9 **To make a copy of a mesh:**
11 From the contextual menu in the Object Browser of from the **Mesh** menu select **Copy Mesh** or click **"Copy Mesh"** button in the toolbar.
13 .. image:: ../images/copy_mesh_icon.png
17 **"Copy Mesh" button**
19 The following dialog box will appear:
21 .. image:: ../images/copy_mesh_dlg.png
27 * specify the part of mesh to copy:
29 * **Select whole mesh, sub-mesh or group** by mouse activating this checkbox; or
30 * choose mesh elements with the mouse in the 3D Viewer. It is possible to select a whole area with a mouse frame; or
31 * input the **Source Element IDs** directly in this field. The selected elements will be highlighted in the viewer; or
32 * apply Filters. **Set filter** button allows to apply a filter to the selection of elements. See more about filters in the :ref:`selection_filter_library_page` "Selection filter library" page.
34 * specify the **New Mesh Name**;
35 * specify the conditions of copying:
37 * activate **Generate groups** checkbox to copy the groups of the source mesh to the newly created mesh.
39 * Click **Apply** or **Apply and Close** button to confirm the operation.
42 **See Also** a sample :ref:`tui_copy_mesh`.