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Copying & Duplicating

When creating a high-fidelity mockup, the 'Copying & Duplicating' flow is essential for streamlining the design process. This flow involves creating exact replicas of elements, groups, or pages within the design to maintain consistency and efficiency.

To perform this flow effectively, you should identify the elements that are repeated throughout the application such as buttons, icons, or form fields. Using tools within your design software, you can duplicate these elements either by traditional copy-pasting or by utilizing duplication shortcuts and features.

Consider implementing smart duplication tactics such as 'symbols' or 'components' in the design software that allow for changes to be proliferated across all instances of the duplicated element. This creates a dynamic and easily manageable design system within your mockup.

Remember that effective use of duplication can greatly reduce design time. 'Alt + Dragging' an element is a nifty shortcut in most design tools that instantly clones the selected item!