Which objects are, and are not, linked?

 From:  Shaun (SHAUN_SWANSON)
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Hello,


If I mirror a spline, the mirrored object is linked to the old. Or, if I make a surface by lofting a spline, changing the spline will change the surface. But if I make a copy of the linked objects the copies are not linked.


Linked objects are of course useful. Is there a guide in the help docs or something stating which objects will be linked, and how links are broken?

It might be useful if there was some graphical representation telling you when objects are linked. (I don't know what that would be since colors are already used for styles) Or a pop up warning telling you that a link will be broken if you go forward with some operation.

Thanks,

Shaun