You can duplicate a file reference that is already referenced and loaded in the scene.
To duplicate a reference using the Outliner
The reference is duplicated, automatically named and loaded into the scene.
To duplicate a reference using the Reference Editor
The reference is duplicated, automatically named, and loaded into the scene.
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