# Duplicate Element

## 1. Description

This node allows you to duplicate all types of elements, including View Templates.

![](/files/-LVnBuG1xaHpnoSQApl6)

## 2. Inputs

* **Elements**

The input takes the elements you want to duplicate. You can select multiple elements and duplicate them at the same time. They will be duplicated in the same place.\
You can also duplicate View Templates : 

![](/files/-LVnEC1PsCls7zX5uQLX)

## 3. Outputs

The duplicated elements are given as an output.

![](/files/-LVnDtw_tiy6w88QX8M8)


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