How do I copy one category from another?

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How do I copy one category from another?

To create a new category copying the details from another category:-

 

 

First you will need to open the Category form.

 

This can be done by choosing one of the following methods:

 

Click on the button_formcategory  toolbar button        or

 

Select Forms->Categories from the menu bar                or

 

Click on the icon_formcategory icon on the left-hand browser pane of your database form.

 

 

Select the category that you wish to copy from the Category Browser.

 

Use one of the following methods to copy the selected category:

 

Click on the button_recordcopy toolbar button        or

 

Select Record->Copy from the menu bar        or

 

Hit the F3 shortcut key.

 

Fill in the details of the new category, remembering to change the name from that of the existing category.  More help on this can be found in the Category form topic.

 

Save any changes you have made by using one of the following methods:

 

Click on the button_recordsave toolbar button        or

 

Select Record->Save from the menu bar        or

 

Hit the F9 shortcut key.

 

 

NOTE: No two categories are permitted the same name in a Resort Restaurant database.  If you try to create a category with the name of a category that already exists, Resort Restaurant will display an error message.