Copying a type

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About this task

In addition to using the drag-and-drop method, you can use the context menu to copy a type.

To copy a type:

Procedure

  1. In the type tree editor, right-click on the type and select Copy from the context menu.
    The Copy Type dialog opens.
  2. Go back to the type tree editor and select the target type—the type under which you want to copy the given type.
    The target type name appears in the To field of the Copy Type dialog.
  3. In the As field, accept the default original name of the type or modify it if needed.
  4. The Copy Sub-tree option is enabled by default. Disable the option if you do not want the subtree of the type copied to the target type.
  5. Click Copy.
    The type is copied to the target type that you selected.
  6. Click Close to close the dialog.