Copy Object Type Dialog Box

The Copy Object Type dialog box enables you to create a new type of item, request, design part, baseline, or project based on the details of another. The upper section of the General tab is the same for all object classes.

For requests there is a Functional Match option which helps you to set appropriate defaults for the additional fields in the Options tab.

The Extended Copy section allows you to copy various properties and associations from the selected object type to the new object type. You can subsequently edit these details using the various sections in Object Type Definitions, described in About the Object Type Definitions Sections.

The Options tab contains different fields for items, requests, and projects. It is empty for design parts and baselines. See:

- Options Tab for Item Types

- Options Tab for Request Types

- Options Tab for Project Types

Field | Description | Rules and Guidelines
Product | The product to which this object type belongs. | Display only.
Class | The class of object: item, request, design part, baseline, or project. | Display only. Determined from the previous selection.
Name | The name that identifies the object type. | Required. Up to 25 characters. Must be unique within the product.
Description | A description for the object type. | Up to 240 characters. Optional.
Closest Functional Match Only present for request types. | A selection reflecting the way the item or request type will be used. Dimensions will set the defaults in the Options tab to appropriate values according to the selection you make in this field. | Default: Determined by the selected object type. Choose an appropriate option based on the descriptions displayed.
Extended Copy Which options are present depends on the class of object being copied.
Copy Attributes | Assigns the attributes of the selected object type to the new object type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy Attribute Rules | Copies the attribute rules for the selected object type the new object type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy Lifecycle | Assigns the lifecycle of the selected object type to the new object type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy Valid Relationships | Copies the valid relationships defined for the selected item or request type to the new item or request type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy Assigned Item Library | Assigns the item library for the selected item type to the new item type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy Prime Mappings | Copies the prime attribute mappings from the selected request type to the new request type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy CM Rules | Copies the Change Management Rules defined for the selected item or request type to the new item or request type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy Default Template Association | Copies the default template for the selected item or request type to the new item or request type. | Default: Unchecked.
Copy All | Copies all of the options present above from the selected object type to the new object type. | Default: Unchecked.

Related Topics

Copying an Object Type

Adding a New Object Type