Copy Blueprints

We strongly recommend that you do not make modifications to any of the predefined Component Blueprints delivered with CA Configuration Automation for the following reasons:

• Modifying a predefined Component Blueprint makes upgrading to newer versions of that Component Blueprint difficult in the future.
• Some Component Blueprints share data, including directives and macros, so changing one Component Blueprint can inadvertently affect another.
• CA thoroughly tests the Component Blueprints as delivered. Modifications can break base Component Blueprint functionality.

If customization of a predefined Component Blueprint is required, consider copying the Component Blueprint, then modifying it.

To copy a Component Blueprint

1. Click the Management link, then click the Blueprints tab.

   The Blueprints tab page appears.

2. Click the Blueprints link (below the main tabs)

   The Blueprints page appears and lists all existing blueprints in the Blueprints table.

3. Click the check box next the Component Blueprint that you want to copy, then select Copy Blueprint from the Select Actions drop-down menu.

   The Copy Blueprint dialog appears and displays the following details for the selected Blueprint:

   • Component Blueprint Name
   • Component Version
   • Blueprint Version
4. Modify any or all fields to distinguish the new Blueprint from the predefined version, then click OK.

   The new version of the Blueprint is added to the table. The Created By column displays the login name of the user who created the new Blueprint.