Deep copying assets
The process of copying an asset together with its associated items is known as deep copying.
When deep copying, associated items can optionally be included or excluded, such as:
• subassets
• defects lists
• asset components
• counters
• gauges
• standard service plans (+ divergent data)
• asset service plans (+ expected costs)
• maintenance checklist items
• hazards
You can also specify how many deep copies you want to make. This is especially useful if you are required to enter the same data multiple times.
 | You can deep copy assets with a Disposed status. However, archived assets cannot be deep copied. |
With the required authorization, you can deep copy assets, using the following procedure:
Procedure
1. From the Assets selection level, select the asset you want to deep copy.
2. On the action panel, click Deep copy asset.
The Copying dialog box appears.
3. In the Property field, select a property to which the asset should be copied.
4. In the Number of copies field, type the required number of deep copies.
5. Specify which items associated with the selected asset you want to copy by selecting the relevant check boxes in the dialog box.
6. Click OK.
| | • A deep copy does not include existing asset locations or counter registrations. However, a new asset location is automatically created for each copied asset, which only specifies the property you selected. Any other relevant asset location data must be entered manually. • When you deep copy an asset, the linked regulations are also copied. When a regulation is linked to a standard asset and then you create a asset based on the standard asset, then also the linked regulations are copied. |