1.7

Cloning a section
To clone a section, first use the clone() function and then add the clone to the Print context
before or after a specific section, using addAfter() or addBefore():
var printSections = merge.template.contexts.PRINT.sections;
var clone = printSections["Section 1"].clone();
printSections["Section 1"].addAfter(clone);
Cloned sections have the same properties as normal sections, but they cannot call section
functions.
Note
Due to resource constraints, the number of unique clones that can be created throughout a job is
limited to around 20. A clone is considered unique if it has a different name. This is a rough
estimate; if the template is simple, up to 60 clones may be created.
The limit only applies to the amount of unique clones. There is no limit to the amount of clone()
function calls.
Renaming a clone
By default, clones receive the name of their source section with a "Clone {sequence}" suffix, for
example:
Source: "Section 1"
Clone Name: "Section 1 Clone 1"
Use thename property to assign the cloned section another name, for example:
clone.name = "my_section_clone";
The section name must be unique within the scope of a single record.
Note
It is recommended not to use a random value or a time stamp in the name of a section. Although
section names must be unique within the scope of a record, across records it is advisable to keep
using the same name for the same clone, to avoid hitting the limit of the number of unique clones
that can be created throughout a job (see the previous note).
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