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Copying Definitions from Another Dictionary

You can use the online system generation compiler to copy entity definitions from one data dictionary to another:

1. Sign on to the dictionary containing the definition to be copied.
2. Display the definition to be copied as syntax.
3. Insert a SIGNON statement that names the dictionary to which the definition is to be copied at the beginning of the work file.

   Note: For more information about the SIGNON statement, see SIGNON Statement.

4. Use the top-line command UPDATE (or a control key associated with the UPDATE command) to submit the contents of the work file to the system generation compiler. Top-line commands are documented in the CA IDMS Common Facilities Guide.