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.

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:

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       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.

Do not make any changes to the following parameters:

Track ID

Track Name

Track Description

You are prompted for these values again before you save.

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

       5.      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.

       6.      Choose Save.

Result

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