Copy objects within a database
You can copy objects within a database.
Prerequisites
You need the Write access privilege for both groups you want to move items from and groups you want to move items to.
Procedure
Drag and drop using the right mouse button
- On the Explorer tab select the relevant group, activate the Objects area, and select one or multiple objects.
- Hold down the right mouse button and drag the mouse pointer to the target group in the Navigation bar.
- Release the mouse button and select Copy here.
All objects are created as definition copies in the target group.
Drag and drop using the left mouse button
- On the Explorer tab select the relevant group, activate the Objects area, and select one or multiple objects.
- Click in the selection and hold down the mouse button.
- Drag the mouse pointer to the target group.
- Release the buttons.
All objects are created as definition copies in the target group.
Copy and past with the mouse
- On the Explorer tab select the relevant group, activate the Objects area, and select one or multiple objects.
- Right-click in the selection and select Copy.
- Right-click the target group and select Paste, Paste as > Definition copies, Paste as > Variants, or Paste as > Shortcuts.
Depending on the selection, the objects are created as , , , or shortcuts.
Copy and paste with the keyboard
- On the Explorer tab select the relevant group, activate the Objects area, and select one or multiple objects.
- Press Ctrl + C.
- Select the target group.
- If you want to insert of the copied objects, press Ctrl + V
- If you want to insert of the copied objects, press Ctrl + Shift + V.
Depending on the pressed keys, the objects are created as occurrence copies or definition copies.
See also
Copy groups within a database
Move/Copy models within a database
Move items within a database