Clone Multimedia#

Multimedia.Clone

Overview#

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

Setup#

No specific setup is required other than to meet the preconditions of the transaction.

Preconditions#

• The Multimedia exists in the system.

Sequence of Steps#

The Clone Multimedia wizard can be called from the Multimedia page within the Business Data Group. The default values will be taken from the current Multimedia to be used as a base for the new object.

Step 1: General Data#

1. On the left side panel, add as many rows as desired (each row represents a new Multimedia to be created based on the currently selected Multimedia) by pressing the plus button and specifying the property values for each new instance to be created. You can also provide a name for each of the new instances, however if a Name Generator is configured for the Entity Type, you can leave the field blank and a new name will be automatically generated.
2. Optionally, enter a comment for the operation.
3. Press Clone to complete the transaction and a new object will be created.