How to copy a modified icon?

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Jun 8 2017, 1:36 am
(See the best response by Kaiochao.)
Problem description:
I want an object to look exactly like a particular mob: however the mob has a couple overlays on it, and has has its Color changed as well.

Is there a way to copy the appearance of a mob? Or do I need to "rebuild" the icon by copying the icon file and icon_state, add the overlays, and redo the Color change?
Jun 8 2017, 1:39 am
Best response
 
an_object.appearance = a_particular_mob
Jun 8 2017, 1:43 am
Ah, I believe this came out whilst I was "away" from BYOND. Cheers Kaiochao!
Jun 8 2017, 1:49 am
Weirdly, the overlays aren't showing up. I'm using this object as a HUD item, but overlays should be in FLOAT_LAYER so it shouldn't matter that I'm changing the layer of the object, should it?
Jun 8 2017, 8:37 am
In response to Ease
No, it shouldn't. Maybe try copying the mob's appearance instead of the mob itself.

an_object.appearance = a_particular_mob.appearance
Jun 8 2017, 11:23 am
I did. The problem was I had manually set the overlays to a low layer. I am not a smart person.