Copy Dataset

Function Description

Copies one or more datasets to the target datasource. When a dataset is selected, it can be directly added to the copy window for quick dataset replication.

It also supports using the shortcut keys Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. In the Workspace Manager, select the dataset to be copied and press Ctrl+C (copy), then select the target datasource and press Ctrl+V (paste) to complete the copying and pasting of the dataset, making migration between datasources more convenient and simple.

Feature Entry

Workspace Manager -> context menu of the dataset -> Copy Dataset.
Toolbox->Data Management->Data Maintenance->Copy Dataset.
Alternatively, in the Workspace Manager, drag the dataset to be copied to the target datasource node. A Copy Dataset dialog will pop up. Click the OK button to copy the selected dataset to the specified datasource.

Note:

You can select multiple datasets simultaneously using the Shift or Ctrl keys for copying datasets. However, the Copy Dataset tool in the Toolbox can only copy a single dataset.

Parameter description

Copy Dataset dialog contains records corresponding to the copy information for each dataset to be copied. The meanings of each item are as follows:

Source dataset: Displays the type and name of the dataset being copied.
Source datasource: The datasource where the source dataset is located.
Target datasource: This column specifies which datasource the copied dataset will be stored in. Each cell has a drop-down button; click it to display a list of all datasources opened in the current workspace. Select a datasource to store the copied dataset or choose "New Datasource" to create a new one.
Target dataset: This column specifies the name of the new dataset after copying. The system provides a default name, which users can modify as needed.
Encode type: This column specifies the encode type for the new dataset. Each cell has a drop-down button; click it to display all encode types supported by the application. The encode type refers to the compression method used for dataset storage. For details, see: Dataset Compression Encode Type.
Character set: Sets the character format for the dataset after copying. By default, it matches the original dataset. Users can select other character sets to change the one used by the copied dataset. For supported character sets and descriptions, see: Character Set List.
Keep SmID unchanged: Maintains the attribute values of the SmID field from the source dataset.