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Duplicating items
The Duplicating Item feature was added to streamline the item entry process. Users can duplicate previously created items to make new items. It's also possible to edit these newly created duplicated items before submitting them. This option puts users on the fast track when entering information into the system because it removes the need to retype the same information over and over into the system. Do it once and let Tracker's system handle the rest.
There are two methods for duplicating items:
1. Duplicating items from the item submission form
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1. While in the item submission form, when you have completed the fields for the item you wish to duplicate, click the button at the bottom of the item submission form.
2. You will be presented with a new item submission form that has been automatically completed to mirror the original item. You can modify fields in your new duplicate item as necessary and then choose from the actions represented as buttons at the bottom of the field.
The only field that requires your input on duplicate items is the 'Location' field. This is to prevent the creation of unintended duplicate items.
2. Duplicating items from the quick menu
1. Click the 'Add Item' icon on the quick menu and then enter the name of the project/case for which you would like to duplicate items.
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2. Click the button at the top of the form.
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3. You will be presented with a list of items in the current case/project. Select the item you would like to duplicate by clicking on the icon to the left of it.
4. You will be presented with a new item submission form that has been automatically completed to mirror the original item. You can modify fields in your new duplicate item as necessary and then choose from the actions represented as buttons at the bottom of the field.
The only field that requires your input on duplicate items is the 'Location' field. This is to prevent the creation of unintended duplicate items.
Example of duplicate items
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As you can see in the image at right, items three and four were created as duplicates of item 2.
Note! Be careful to avoid creating too many items when duplicating existing items. In order to maintain accurate chain-of-custody records, items in the Tracker Products system can not be deleted once they have been created.
