Copy New (Nested)
Overview
Copy New (Nested) creates a duplicate of a selected component and duplicates all nested components under it. The copied files are created in the same folder as the originals and are given unique numeric indexes so the new copy can be modified independently.
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.
Static files are not copied and are listed in the logger output. See Static and Library Files.
How It Works
- You select a component occurrence to copy.
- You specify the placement point for the new occurrence.
- The command creates new duplicate copies of:
- The selected component document, and
- All nested subcomponents (recursively), except files treated as static/library files.
- Each new file receives a unique index and the assembly references are updated to point at the new copies.
Usage Instructions
- Select the component you want to copy.
- Click the Copy New button in the Create panel.
- Choose/click the location for the new component.
- Modify the new component and its subcomponents as needed.
Troubleshooting
- New components are not created: Verify selection and file/folder permissions.
- Files cannot be copied: Ensure originals are not locked or in-use by another process.
- Naming conflicts: Check for existing indexed file names in the destination folder (see File Names).
- Some subcomponents were not copied: Review the logger output for static/library files (see Static and Library Files).
Examples
Duplicate a duct route with all fittings: Use Copy New to create a new assembly, then modify as needed.
Duplicate a subsystem with nested assemblies: Duplicate a subsystem and automatically generate new indexes throughout the copied hierarchy.
