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Copying a Model from This Encyclopedia

To duplicate a model, copy the model. You can copy a model with or without copying existing subset definitions.

Copying a model is a quick way to create a new model that is based on another model. The source model of the copy is unchanged. The new model is the same as the original, with a new name.

The model does not need to be checked in before copying it.

To copy a model, you need to read authority on the source model and the authority to add models.

Follow these steps:

1. Log on to the Encyclopedia Client and select Model.
2. In the Encyclopedia Model Selection, identify the source model to open by typing the model name in Name or by selecting Actions, List, selecting the model from the list, and selecting Open.
3. Select Actions, Copy, From This Encyclopedia.
4. In the Copy dialog, type the new model name. You choose to copy selected subsets, all subsets, or no subsets. and optionally a subset name to copy.

   The client opens a Copy Model dialog with a progress bar.

5. When copy completes, select Continue to return to the Model Selection window.