Duplicate a Cube
Note: This document applies to the new version of the Projects section in the Design Center. For details on how to perform the same actions in the classic version, see Duplicate a Cube in a Project.
If you have update permission on the project and read permission on a cube, you can make a copy of an existing cube in a project. This allows you to create new cubes using existing work as a starting point.
Before you begin
Your user ID must have Read permission on the cube and Update permission on the project.
Procedure
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Choose Projects from the main Design Center navigation.
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In the left part of the screen, expand the project holding the cube that you want to duplicate.
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Place the cursor over the cube, open the menu, and choose Duplicate.
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Give the new cube a unique name; optionally, enter a description.
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Set the security policy for the duplicate cube:
- Select Copy Security to copy design-time and runtime security permissions to the new copy of the cube.
- Deselect Copy Security to set a custom security policy for the duplicate cube.
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Choose Copy Cube.