How to copy objects

To copy one or more objects to another directory, you can use one of the methods described below.

 

Mind: It is strongly discouraged to copy, delete or rename files using Windows Explorer or DOS.

Using the Copy Object To dialog box:

To copy a single object to another name or to another directory:

 

The Copy Object To dialog box will appear. You may need to answer some additional Copy questions in case you are copying a dependent map to another directory or when the object to be copied already exists in the destination directory.

When you use the Copy Object To dialog box, you can only copy one object at a time.

Using drag and drop between two Catalogs:

By opening two Catalogs, you can drag and drop multiple objects between the Catalogs to copy the object(s).

 

  1. To open another Catalog:
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  3. To copy objects between Catalogs:

 

When you use drag and drop, you can copy multiple objects simultaneously.

 

Tip: You can also drag the selected objects to a destination directory listed in the Navigator.

Using copy and paste:

To copy objects you can also use the Copy and Paste commands on a context-sensitive menu or on the Edit menu of the Main window.

 

  1. To Copy:
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  3. Optionally, open a destination directory in a new Catalog or in the current Catalog:
  4. To Paste:

 

When you use Copy and Paste, you can copy multiple objects simultaneously.

Using the command line:

Use the command line in the Main window. For more information, see Appendices : ILWIS script language (syntax).

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