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Cloning a Folder or Subfolder's Structure

Cloning a folder or subfolder creates a copy of the folder/subfolder and all levels of subfolders within it. The copied folder is added to the same folder level as the original cloned folder. Accesses for all folders and subfolders in the structure are also copied. Content, discussions, and routes are not copied. Only Workspace Leads can clone folders.

For example, suppose a workspace contains this folder structure:

• Folder A
• Folder B

Subfolder B1

Subfolder B2

• Subfolder B2A
• Subfolder B2B

Cloning the structure of Folder B would result in this structure:

• Folder A
• Folder B

Subfolder B1

Subfolder B2

• Subfolder B2A
• Subfolder B2B
• Copy of Folder B

Subfolder B1

Subfolder B2

• Subfolder B2A
• Subfolder B2B

To clone the structure of a folder or subfolder

1. Access the category list and Properties page for the folder or subfolder. For details, see Viewing Information for a Folder or Subfolder.
2. From the Properties page for the folder/subfolder that you want to clone, click Clone Structure from the page Actions menu.

The Clone Workspace Folder page opens so you can enter a name and description for the new folder/subfolder. The system automatically enters the name of the cloned folder prefixed with "Copy of" and the description of the cloned folder.

3. Edit the Name and Description of the cloned folder as needed.
4. Click Done.

The system creates the new folder/subfolder and all subfolders and accesses for it based on the cloned folder. The category list and Properties page for the highest folder/subfolder in the new structure is displayed.