Copy object with connected objects and data flow

You can copy an object including its associated objects (definition copy). The data flow is copied, as well. This is very useful if you intend to use the same construct in multiple models.

Procedure

  1. Open the relevant model. Right-click the object you want to copy along with its associated objects and its data flow.

  2. Click Copy Copy.

  3. Right-click the model background of the model into which you want to paste the object along with its associated objects and the data flow.

  4. Click PastePaste.

  5. Click the position in the model at which you want to paste the object. The Extended copy dialog opens.

  6. If you prefer to use extended copy all the time, enable the option Always use extended copy.

  7. Click Yes to confirm the Extended copy dialog.

The object, all objects associated to it including connections and the data flow are copied. If further manual intervention is required, a corresponding message is displayed.