Duplicate a Cube
Note: This document applies to the new version of the Projects section in the Design Center. For details on how to perform the same actions in the classic version, see Managing Projects > Duplicate a Cube in a Project.
If you have update permission on the project and read permission on a cube, you can make a copy of an existing cube in a project. This allows you to create new cubes using existing work as a starting point.
Before you begin
Your user ID must have Read permission on the cube and Update permission on the project.
Procedure
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Choose Projects from the main Design Center navigation.
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In the left part of the screen, expand the project holding the cube that you want to duplicate.
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Place the cursor over the cube, open the menu, and choose Duplicate.
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Give the new cube a unique name; optionally, enter a description.
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Set the security policy for the duplicate cube:
- Select Copy Security to copy design-time and runtime security permissions to the new copy of the cube.
- Deselect Copy Security to set a custom security policy for the duplicate cube.
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Choose Copy Cube.