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# Clone streams using Dimensions Clone

In Visual Studio Code, you can clone a Dimensions CM stream using the `Git Clone` or `Dimensions Clone` commands. This topic explains how to use `Dimensions Clone`.

In this topic:

## Configure repository connections

Before cloning, optionally configure a connection to a Dimensions CM repository.

To connect a repository:

1. In Visual Studio Code, select View > Extensions.
2. Search for Dimensions CM.
3. In search results, right-click the Dimensions CM Git Client for VS Code plugin and select Extension Settings.
4. In the Connection String field, enter the URL of a Dimensions CM server in this format:

http://server:[port]/databasename@connection/product/stream/

For example:

http://cmserver:8080/cm_typical@dim14/qlarius/savings

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## Clone streams

To clone streams using Dimensions Clone:

1. In Visual Studio Code, select View > Command Palette.
2. Enter Dimensions and select the command `Dimensions Clone`. If you previously specified a connection to Dimensions CM, Visual Studio Code automatically connects to the server.

   Tip: To connect to a different CM repository, enter the command `Use other connection` and enter a connection string.

3. If prompted, select a Dimensions CM product and stream.
4. In the Select Folder dialog box, select the location where to clone the stream.
5. Click Select Repository Location. Visual Studio Code runs the clone command and the stream is cloned to the location you selected.

6. Click Open to view the contents of the cloned stream.

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