CopyEntry - Copy entry within a collection (F5)

T he copy entry action is available for collections opened in update or write mode. When the data source is not a multiple reference or relationship, the action is inactive (hidden and disabled) and cannot be called.

When no instance is currently selected in the data source, the action is disabled.

When calling the action in order to copy the instance, for unique collections a dialog pops up forcing the user to enter a new key for the instance copy. Not unique collections do not require a key but copy the instance without changes. In case of duplicate key value, the action fails with an error message.

In order to confirm the action, one has to press OK. Clicking on Cancel will stop the action without copying the instance.

Copying an instance includes copying all references and owning relationships. Not owning relationships are copies, when they are defined as primary relationships.