The document that you want to use as a template for copying must already exist. You can use the following documents to copy from:
The document that you want to copy from must exist.
The document that you copy from must have the same document type as the one you want to create.
On the initial screen for creating documents, enter the data for the document you want to create.
In the Copy From screen area, enter the data for the source document.
Note
If the source document has more than one version and you want to choose the version from a list, enter the special character * in the Document Version field.
You see the Document Versions dialog box, showing a list of all versions of the document. Choose the version you want to copy.
The system checks the template or source document. The system displays one or more dialog boxes where you must decide which data you want to copy from the template or source document.
See also: Creating a New Version
You see the General Data tab page of the document you are creating.
Process the document data, such as the following:
Data that was copied from the template or source documents, such as person responsible and data from the original application file
Data that is not copied, for example, document status
Save your document.