How to: Copy and Paste Module Definitions

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Overview

When you want to duplicate an existing application module, you don't need to do it manually. Unqork lets you copy the JSON JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is an open standard file and data interchange format. Unqork uses JSON for submission (record) data. module definition of any module to your computer's clipboard A place on your operating system that stores recently copied content. The clipboard only stores one item at a time.. Then, you can paste the module definition into another module of your choosing. It's important to note that pasting a module definition into a module containing components doesn't delete the existing configuration.

What You'll Learn

In thisarticle, you'll learn how to copy and paste JSON JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is an open standard file and data interchange format. Unqork uses JSON for submission (record) data. module definitions in the Module Editor.

Copying a Module

To copy a module:

1. In the Module Editor, open the configured module you want to copy.
2. Click the ··· (ellipsis) button.
3. Select Copy Module Defintion.
4. The module definition copies to your clipboard A place on your operating system that stores recently copied content. The clipboard only stores one item at a time..

Pasting a Module

To paste a module:

1. Open the module where you want to paste the copied module definition.
2. Click the ··· (ellipsis) button.
3. Select Paste Module Definition. A pop-up modal A modal is a window that appears on top of the content you are currently viewing. displays.

4. In the Module Definition field, press the Ctrl + V keys (PC) or Cmd + V keys (Mac) on your keyboard to paste the module definition from your clipboard A place on your operating system that stores recently copied content. The clipboard only stores one item at a time. .
5. Click Paste.

WARNING  You can only paste valid Unqork JSON JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is an open standard file and data interchange format. Unqork uses JSON for submission (record) data.. An error occurs if the format is incorrect.

When you paste a module to another module's canvas, the components display at the top of the canvas. To paste the module above a specific component on the canvas:

1. Open the module where you want to paste the copied module definition.
2. Hover over the component where you want the copied module to display above.

A 5-button toolbar displays above the component on hover-over.

3. Hold the Ctrl key (PC) or the Cmd key (Mac) on your keyboard and click the (Paste) button.

A modal displays for youto paste the JSON definition from your clipboard A place on your operating system that stores recently copied content. The clipboard only stores one item at a time..

4. Press the Ctrl + V keys (PC) or Cmd + V keys (Mac) on your keyboard to paste the contents from the clipboard A place on your operating system that stores recently copied content. The clipboard only stores one item at a time. to the Paste Content Here field.
5. Click OK.

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