5.5 Copying an Application

Create a copy of an existing application.

Create a copy of an existing application by running the Create Application Wizard and selecting the Copy Application link, or by selecting the application and then Copy this Application from the Tasks list on the Application home page.

• Copying an Application by Running the Create Application Wizard
  
• Copying an Application from the Application Home Page
  

5.5.1 Copying an Application by Running the Create Application Wizard

To copy application by running the Create Application Wizard:

1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
2. Click the Create button.

   The Create Application Wizard appears.

   
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3. Select the Copy Application link at the bottom of the window and click Next.
4. For Identify Copy Target:
   1. Copy From - Select the name of the application to copy.
   2. Copy To - Enter a short descriptive name for the application to distinguish the new application in select lists and reports.
   3. New Application ID - Specify an integer value that identifies the application. The application ID must be unique within your Oracle APEX instance. Application IDs in the range of 3000 to 9000 are reserved for internal use by APEX
   4. Copy Supporting Object Definitions - You can copy supporting object definitions, configuration options, and scripts with your application. Select On to include database object definitions, image definitions, and seed data SQL statements encapsulated in a single file. Select Off to not include supporting object definitions.
5. Confirm your selection and click Create Application.

5.5.2 Copying an Application from the Application Home Page

To copy an application from the Application home page:

1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
2. Select an application to copy.
   The Application home page appears.
3. From the Tasks list, click Copy this Application.
4. For Identify Copy Target:

   1. New Application ID - Enter a unique integer value to identify the application. Application IDs between 3000 to 9000 are reserved for internal use.

   2. New Application Name - Enter a short descriptive name for the application to distinguish the new application in select lists and reports.

   3. Copy Supporting Object Definitions - Copy supporting object definitions, configuration options, and scripts with your application.. Options include:

      • On - Include database object definitions, image definitions, and seed data SQL statements encapsulated in a single file.

      • Off - Do not include supporting object definitions.

   4. Click Next.

5. Click Copy Application.