Copying a Track (Save As ...)

Use

You can use an existing track as a template for new tracks.

You have two options.

  • You can copy the track together with all parameters of the template.

  • You can modify the template and choose Save As to save the track with a new track ID and track name.

In both cases, use the Save As... function.

Prerequisites

You are in Landscape Configurator.

You have configured at least one track.

Procedure

Copying a Track with All Parameters of the Template

If you want to copy a track, proceed as follows:

  1. Select the track that you want to copy and choose Save As... . The Save As dialog box appears.

  2. Enter a new track ID and track name, and a description for the copy. Specify whether you want to add the runtime systems to the new track.

  3. Choose Save .

Modifying the Template and Saving It as a New Track

If you want to modify the template track and then save it as a new track, proceed as follows:

  1. Select the track that you want to use as a template.

  2. To switch to change mode, choose Change .

  3. Modify all required parameters, such as DTR- and CBS-URL or the configuration of the software components in the track.

Track ID

Track Name

Track Description You are prompted for these values again before you save.

  1. Choose Save As.... The Save As dialog box appears.

  2. Enter a new track ID and track name, and a description for the new track. Specify whether you want to add the runtime systems to the new track.

  3. Choose Save .

Result

The CMS creates a new track that is based on the template.