Copy Functional Object

Explanation

Use this activity to create a new functional object by copying an existing one, or to copy some selected object information to another existing object. You can also choose to copy a quantity of information previously associated with the object to be copied. This can be information such as spare parts, parameters, documents, requirements, test points, and Preventive Maintenance Actions (PM).

Prerequisites

The functional object to be copied must have been retrieved in the window.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, a functional equipment object is copied. You can make new entries with the object throughout the system.

Window

Functional Object

Related Window Descriptions

Functional Object 
Copy Functional Object

Procedure

1. Open the Objects or Functional Object window and select the object you want to copy.
2. Right-click and click one of the following options depending on which window you have opened.

• Copy Object
• Copy Functional Object

3. The Copy Functional Object dialog box appears. The New Site field displays the site of the object that the information is copied from. Click List to select another site that the user is connected to, if appropriate.
4. In the New Object ID field, enter an identity for the new object. You can also click List to select an existing object. 
5. If you are copying to a new object, enter a short description in the Object Description field.
6. In the Should Belong to Object ID field, enter the location of the new object in the object structure by specifying the superior equipment object, if appropriate.
7. In the Copy Options area, indicate by selecting the appropriate checkbox as to which of the following information is to be copied: Spare Parts, Parameters, Documents, Parties, Requirements, Test Points, PM.
8. Click OK.