The duplicate function works extremely well. I have never seen a problem with it duplicating all restraints and all inputs for each restraint (friction, gaps, stiffness, etc.). Send your model to coadetechsupport@intergraph.com and I will look at it. Let me know in the e-mail which elements you want to duplicate and where you want to place the new block and I will try it here.
_________________________
Loren Brown
Director of Technical Support
CADWorx & Analysis Solutions
Intergraph Process, Power, & Marine
12777 Jones Road, Ste. 480, Houston, TX 77070 USA