Copying a Copy Block 

Use

You can copy either the unexpanded or expanded contents of a copy block object as described below.

Procedure

To copy the unexpanded copy of a copy block:

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       1.      In the Records pane, select the record containing the copy block you want to copy.

       2.      MDM displays the copy in the Copy Block field of the Record Detail tab.

       3.      Right-click on the text and choose Copy Unexpanded Copy from the context menu, or choose Objects ® Copy Block ® Copy Unexpanded Copyfrom the main menu.

       4.      MDM copies the selected copy block contents to the clipboard.

To copy the expanded copy of a copy block:

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       1.      Switch the Data Manager to Family Mode.

       2.      In the Family Hierarchy pane, select the family containing the copy block you want to copy.

       3.      MDM displays the copy in the copy block lookup field of the Record Detail tab.

       4.      Right-click on the text and choose Copy Expanded Copy from the context menu, or choose Objects ® Copy Block ® Copy Expanded Copy from the main menu.

       5.      MDM copies the expanded copy block contents to the clipboard.