Clone Change Package#

ChangePackage.Clone

Overview#

This operation is used to clone an existing Change Package into a new Change Package with a different name and identical characteristics.

The new Change Package copies the properties and Change Package Items from the source Change Package. The Customer Environment and MES version are reset for the new Change Package context.

Setup#

No specific setup is required other than meeting the preconditions of the operation.

Preconditions#

• The source Change Package exists in the system.

Sequence of Steps#

The Clone Change Package wizard is available from the Change Package page within the Administration group. It uses the selected Change Package as the source for the new package.

Step 1: General Data#

1. In the Clone Change Package wizard, select to add a row for each new Change Package you want to create.
2. Enter a name for each new Change Package.
3. Optionally, change the type and description.
4. Optionally, enter a comment for the operation.
5. Select Clone to create the new Change Package.

The system creates the new Change Package in the Draft state and copies the properties and Change Package Items from the source Change Package.