This procedure follows on from Creating Projects.
To duplicate a project, the directory tree that contains the project must be copied.
To duplicate a project:
Open Windows Explorer.
Locate the project to be duplicated.
For example, locate the Arch_tut folder.
Select the directory tree, including the project file, the instrumented Interactive Reporting document, and the JavaScript files.
In short, select everything that the project requires to work. Individual Dashboard Architect projects are self-contained and can be copied with no side-effects.
Right-click, and select Copy.
Create a folder to paste the duplicate project directory into.
For example, create Arch_tut_copy.
Paste the copied directory into the folder.
For example, paste the files into Arch_tut_copy.
Open the duplicate project file in Dashboard Architect.
The duplicated project functions just like the original.
Optional: An alternative duplication method for developers who use source code control systems, is to use a branch in the source code control system. This option is a more traditional software development technique.