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Copying Configuration Constraints

When you copy a constraint, the application creates an exact duplicate of the constraint and displays it in the Constraints view. You can then edit the constraint definition as desired.

If you copy a constraint and make no changes to the copy, two exactly equivalent constraints are used to compute each solution. This does not cause a problem, and solutions are computed as if there was only one constraint.

Use the copy feature to create groups of constraints that are similar. Start by creating the basic constraint. Then copy it once for each constraint in the group. Finally, edit the copies to create the constraints in the group.

To copy a constraint

1. Navigate to the Administration - Product screen.
2. Select and lock the desired customizable product or product class.
3. Navigate to the Constraints view.
4. In the Constraints List, select the constraint you want to copy.
5. From the Constraints List menu, select Copy Constraint.

   A copy of the constraint appears in the Constraints List. Its name begins with "Copy of."

6. In the Name field, edit the constraint name as desired.
7. Edit the constraint statement, explanation, and start/end dates as desired.
8. From the Constraints List menu, select Validate.

   This starts a configuration session. Verify that the new constraint works correctly.