Copy and Paste Steps
Single or multiple steps can be copied and pasted in any unlocked calculated variable, algorithm, driver assignment, or filter rule in a standard program. In a template generated program, any calculated variable, algorithm, driver assignment, or filter rule that is open for editing can have steps copied and pasted.
Copy and pasting steps is done using the Edit Step button in the top menu of the element. The options are:
- Copy Step – Copies the selected step to the clipboard. This option is always available.
- Paste Step – Pastes the step(s) that are on the clipboard either above or below the selected step. This option is available when there are contents on the clipboard. If the clipboard is empty, this option is grayed out.
- Clipboard – Displays the currently copied steps in order. This option is available when there are contents on the clipboard. If the clipboard is empty, this option is grayed out.
Steps are copied one at a time. A single step is copied and placed on the clipboard. If more than one step is to be copied, they should be copied in the order in which they are to be pasted. Any step can be copied or copied multiple times if needed.
The entire clipboard is pasted either above or below a select step. If multiple steps were copied, the entire clipboard is pasted in the order in which the steps were selected. The pasted steps can be moved, edited or deleted.
Clipboard contents can be cleared after pasting. The contents of the clipboard can be viewed by selecting Clipboard->View. Clipboard contents can only be viewed; individual steps cannot be deleted or moved. The clipboard can be cleared without pasting by selecting Clipboard->Clear. Clipboard contents are held for as long as the element is open and are unique to the element. Clipboards are cleared when the element is closed.
Steps can be copied and pasted only within the current element.
- Select the step that you want to copy.
- Select Edit Step>Copy Step from the menu.
Successful Copy
- If necessary, continue selecting steps.
Pasting Steps
- Select the step where you want to paste the copied steps.
- Select Edit Step->Paste Step and select either past above or paste below.
- A success message with the option to clear the clipboard is displayed.
Successful Pasting of Step
- Click Yes to clear the clipboard or No to keep the contents. Either choice closes the window.
Pasted Step Highlighted
- The pasted steps are highlighted either above or below the selected step. Reset any Next Step or Result of Step values. They are not updated automatically.
- Save your work. Verify that the clipboard contents are no longer needed. When the element is closed, the clipboard is cleared.
Note: Next Steps and Results of Steps are NOT updated when steps are added, moved or deleted. If steps are added, moved or deleted the values must be manually reset.