Clone Elements, Connectors, and/or PM Blocks Without the Clipboard

Immediately copy one or more selected Process model objects and/or PM Blocks without using the Clipboard.

Overview

Process model objects are collectively BPMN elements and connectors.

Cloning one or more Process model objects and/or PM Blocks immediately clones the selected item(s) and their respective settings below the original item(s). Unlike copying items, which places the selected item(s) into the Clipboard to be then pasted, cloning selected items immediately duplicates them.

When cloning, any Sequence Flow and/or Message Flow elements incoming to or outgoing from the original are not duplicated.

Clone Elements, Connectors, and/or PM Blocks

Your user account or group membership must have the following permissions to clone Process model objects and/or PM Blocks unless your user account has the Make this user a Super Admin setting selected:

• Processes: Edit Processes

• Processes: View Processes

See the Process permissions or ask your Administrator for assistance.

Follow these steps to clone Process model object(s) and/or PM Block(s):

1. Select the item(s) to clone. Available options display above the selected item(s).

2. Click the Clone Element icon. The item(s) display below the original item(s).

When a Pool element or Lane element is cloned, all Process model objects are also duplicated with their respective settings.

Related Topics

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