# Iterate with variants
### 1. Duplicate Variant
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You can use variants to make multiple design proposals within the same project- this means that they will share all data customization and can be compared for different metrics and performance.
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* Exit the **`Massing Studio`** by double clicking outside of the building.
* Select **`Duplicate Variant`** and input a name, hit **`OK`**.
### 2. Create New Variant
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Creating a new variant gives you a blank canvas- if you want to have your custom geometry in your new variant, duplicate it instead and delete the building in Rhino.
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* Head out to the project overview by clicking on the **`Finch Logo`** in the upper left corner.
* Here you can find an overview of all variants within your Project.
* Select **`Create New Variant`** and enter a name, hit **`OK`**.
### 3. Edit and sync your new variants
* In Rhino, **`Load`** your new variant from the **`Variants`** drop-down menu. Edit the existing mass or add a new mass, and **`Sync`**.
### 4. Set a camera, thumbnail, and sun location
* In the **`Display`** tab of the **`Right Panel`**, toggle the **`Sun`**. Set a location when prompted and use the sliders to visualize specific dates and times.
* In the **`Display`** tab of the **`Right Panel`**, select **`Set current view as camera`** to save a view across all variants in a project. This allows you to have thumbnails from the same view.
* In the **`Export`** tab of the **`Right Panel`**, select **`Set current view as thumbnail`** to set a thumbnail.
### 5. Navigate between variants
* In Finch **`Exterior View`**, all variants are listed on the **`Left Panel`**.
* Hover and select the different variants to see the **`Key Figures`** and compare them.
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In the **`Right Panel`**, toggle the **`Parallel Axis Diagram`** to compare the different variant's data.
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