Copy Element Form

The Copy Element form lets you copy an element, along with its attributes, to create a new element. This is useful to save time having to re-enter attribute values.

Copy an Element

1. To open the Copy Element form select Create, then select Copy from the main window drop-down.

   The Copy Element window opens:

   

2. The Copy text-box shows the element that is to be copied. Initially this is the element that is current when the form is displayed. To change it, navigate to the required position in the database and click the CE option.

3. In the To text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the copy.

4. click Apply to create the new element.

   The copy will have all attributes (except its Name) set to the same values as those of the original element; use the Modify menu options to edit these attributes as required.