
You can duplicate a file reference that is already referenced and loaded in the scene.
To duplicate a reference using the Outliner
-click the reference you want to duplicate and select Reference > Duplicate from the menu that appears.
The reference is duplicated, automatically named and loaded into the scene.
To duplicate a reference using the Reference Editor
-click the reference and select Reference > Duplicate Reference from the menu that appears.
The reference is duplicated, automatically named, and loaded into the scene.