Advanced Duplicator 2 (AdvDupe2) Basics

The Advanced Duplicator 2 (AdvDupe2) is a powerful addon that sificantly enhances the functionality of Garry's Mod's default duplicator. It allows for more precise saving, loading, and manipulation of complex contraptions, making it an indispensable tool for builders and creators who work with intricate dess or need to share their creations efficiently.

AdvDupe2 goes beyond simple prop duplication by offering features like saving entities with their exact positions, rotations, and even their physics states. This means you can save a complex machine, a detailed vehicle, or an entire building and reload it with all its components perfectly intact, ready to be used or modified further.

Key Features of AdvDupe2:

Precise Saving: Saves entities with their exact transformations and states.
Advanced Loading Options: Control how duplicated entities are spawned (e.g., relative to the player, at a specific location).
Entity Filtering: Choose which types of entities to save or load, excluding unwanted props or tools.
Group Duplication: Save and load entire groups of props as a single entity.
Blueprint Management: Organize and manage your saved contraptions (blueprints) effectively.

Basic Usage of AdvDupe2:

Install AdvDupe2: Subscribe to the addon from the Steam Workshop.
Spawn the AdvDupe Tool: Find it in the Q menu, usually under 'Tools' or 'Contraptions'.
Select Entities: Use the tool to select the props and entities you want to save.
Save Blueprint: Open the AdvDupe2 context menu and click 'Save'. Give your blueprint a name.
Load Blueprint: Open the AdvDupe2 menu, select your saved blueprint, and choose a loading option (e.g., 'Spawn at Cursor').

AdvDupe2 is essential for anyone serious about building complex contraptions and sharing their work within the Garry's Mod community.