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To Copy a Surface Excluding Patches and Holes
1. In the graphics window, select the surface or surfaces to copy.
2. Click Model > Copy, or press CTRL+C. The selected surfaces are copied to the clipboard.
3. Click Model > Paste, or press CTRL+V. The Copy tab opens.
4. Click the Options tab, and select Exclude surfaces and Fill holes, or right-click and choose this command from the shortcut menu.
5. Select a closed loop of edges surrounding the hole you want to exclude.
6. Click . The selected surface or surfaces are copied, and the excluded holes are not copied.