need simple script to clone object with modifiers applied as Reference - assuming that 'Extrude' modifier selected on script run - so instanced modifiers are from above and reference object from below)
script's workflow:
1. select and 'cut' modifiers ('Shell' and above)
2. clone object as reference and 'paste' modifiers
3. select first object - 'make reference' it and 'paste instanced' modifiers

By harumscarum · 2012-05-06