Copy Dataset

Function Description

Copy one or multiple datasets to target datasource. When datasets are selected, they can be directly added to the copy window for quick dataset duplication.

Supports using keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Select datasets to copy in workspace manager with Ctrl+C, then select target datasource and use Ctrl+V to paste, making dataset migration between datasources more efficient.

Feature Entry

Workspace Manager -> Dataset's context menu -> Copy Dataset.
Toolbox->Data Management->Data Maintenance->Copy Dataset.
Drag datasets to target datasource node in workspace manager. The Copy Dataset dialog will appear. Click OK to complete duplication.

Note:

Use Shift or Ctrl keys to select multiple datasets for copying. Toolbox version only supports single dataset duplication.

Parameter Description

Each record in Copy Dataset dialog represents copy information for a dataset:

Source Dataset: Displays dataset type and name.
Source Datasource: Original datasource location.
Target Datasource: Specifies destination datasource. Drop-down list shows all opened datasources in current workspace. Users can select existing or create new datasource.
Target Dataset: Specifies name for duplicated dataset. Default name provided, editable by user.
Encode Type: Specifies compression encoding for new dataset. Supported types listed in drop-down. For details see: Dataset Encode Types.
Character Set: Sets character encoding for duplicated dataset. Default matches source dataset. Available options: Character Set List.
Preserve SmID: Maintains original SmID field values from source dataset.