Data Transformation Engine Type Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 11 - Managing Types Moving and Copying Objects
Using the Copy Command
In addition to using the drag-and-drop method, use the Copy command to copy a
type.
To copy a type using the Copy command
1 Select the type you want to copy.
2 From the Type menu, choose Copy.
3 Select the type under which you want to copy the given type.
4 To change the name of the copied type, rename the type in the As field.
5 To copy the sub-tree of the given type, click Copy sub-tree.
6 Click Copy.
7 Click Close.
Type Names
When you move or copy a type, if that type is referenced by another type (for
example, if it is used as a component), the reference is updated to reflect the new
relative type name. In addition, if a type you move or copy references other
types, these references are automatically updated. Referenced type names include
component names, syntax item names, and comment type names.
For example, Name is a component of Employee Entry: