# Getting Started

## Copy

| With the copy function, records are duplicated and then put into edit mode. When copying a record, the fields defined as unique must be changed before the record can be saved.
| The copy function has the following subfunctions: Element: Copies only the element itself. This function is available from the menu, from the button, or by drag and drop (only in list view). With structure: also copies the structure, e.g. included components Copy path: Copies the entire path of the bill of materials Copying into a new version: Here, all positions in the bill of materials are copied into a new version. Copying into a new part number: Here, all positions in the bill of materials are copied into a new part number.