Copy New 1

Overview

Copy New 1 creates a duplicate of a selected component without copying any nested components. The selected component file is duplicated with a new unique numeric index, while all nested components are reused from the original.

This is ideal when you want a quick “variant” of an assembly/part and only intend to change the top-level file.

The index for each new file is assigned automatically to ensure uniqueness; for details on how file names and indexes are managed, see File Names.

How It Works

You select a component occurrence to copy.
You specify the placement point for the new occurrence.
The command duplicates only the selected component document (new indexed file name) and reuses all nested references.

Usage Instructions

Select the component you want to copy.
Click the Copy New 1 button in the Create panel.
Choose/click the location for the new component.
Modify the new component as needed.

Troubleshooting

The new component is not created: Verify selection and file/folder permissions.
File cannot be copied: Ensure the original component is not locked or in use by another process.
Naming conflicts: Check for existing indexed file names in the destination folder (see File Names).

Examples

Duplicate a duct route: Use Copy New 1 to create a new top-level assembly, then replace a single fitting as needed.

Duplicate a subsystem in a master assembly: Create a new indexed top-level file while keeping nested content reused.