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This can be useful for e.g. making an instance of a data asset and give it an in-world context. Any of its "instanced properties" (["Instanced Objects" in Blueprints](/platform-documentation/creation/unreal-development/features-and-tutorials/helpers-and-extras/instanced-objects-in-blueprints.md)) typically would not have the relevant world context, and should be treated as read-only. Duplicating it, and giving it an outer, will mean that you have a local copy of those instanced objects, that will be able to call methods that require the world context (see [Objects with "world context"](/platform-documentation/creation/unreal-development/features-and-tutorials/helpers-and-extras/objects-with-world-context.md)), and you will be able to modify the properties without affecting the original data asset. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.otherside.xyz/platform-documentation/creation/unreal-development/features-and-tutorials/helpers-and-extras/duplicate-objects.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.