Copying a Variable

You can copy a variable to the same or a different variable scope (that is, global level, application level, consolidation, plan, or database level, or rule level) using copy and paste. If the variable you are copying has the same name as a variable in the location into which you are copying it, you can give the variable you are copying a new name, skip copying the variable, or overwrite the contents of the variable.

To copy and paste a variable:

1. In System View or Filter View, click the Variable Designer icon.
2. In the Variable Navigator, expand Planning, and select Global or the application, plan type, or business rule associated with the variable you want to copy.
3. Right-click the variable you want to copy, and select Copy.
4. Right-click the location or variable into which you want to paste the copied variable, and select Paste. (For example, if you are copying a Planning global variable, you may copy it as another Planning global variable or as a plan type variable)

   • If you are trying to copy a variable and paste it into a location that contains a variable with the same name, the Resolve Conflicts dialog is displayed. Perform one of these tasks:

     • Give the variable a new name. (You cannot have two variables with the same name in the same location.)

     • Specify to skip copying the variable. (The contents of the copied variable are not pasted to the new location.)

     • Specify to overwrite the variable. (The contents of the copied variable are pasted to the new location and overwrite the contents of the copied to variable.)

   • If you are trying to copy a variable and paste it into a location that does not contain a variable with the same name, the variable is pasted to the new location.