Copy an Entry

When you create a copy of an entry, you create a replica of that entry in another location in the portal. For example, create a copy if you want to use a generic report as the underlying structure for additional reports. The copy of the entry has a new ID. If there is another entry of the same name in the target location, you are prompted to replace the existing entry with the copied entry. If you choose to replace the existing entry, the ID of the existing entry is used.

If you copy a folder, references for entries in the folder that reference each other are updated to reference entries in the copied folder.

If you want to run an existing agent or report with some minor changes, create an agent view Create an Agent View or a report view Create a Report View. For example, to change the format, language, or delivery method of a report, create a report view. You can copy multiple entries at the same time to the same location.

If you want a report to appear in more than one location, create a shortcut Create a Shortcut.

You must have read permissions for an entry you are attempting to copy. You must also have traverse permissions for the current folder, and write and traverse permissions for the target folder Access Permissions and Credentials.

Procedure

In IBM® Cognos® Connection, select the check boxes next to the entry or entries you want to copy.
Click the copy button on the toolbar.
Go to the desired location for the new entry or entries and click the paste button on the toolbar.
If an entry name is the same as an entry name in the destination folder, choose whether you want to replace the existing entry with the one that you are copying:
- To replace the existing entry, click Yes.
- To cancel the copy, click No.