Copy an existing project efficiently

The video explains how to copy a project instead of using a template. ​ To copy a project, open the desired project, click the three-dot menu next to the project name, and select “Copy.” ​ In the Copy Project window, you can rename the project and change its status, typically to “Planning” to avoid sending notifications to assigned users. ​ You can choose whether to copy assignments, progress, custom data, etc. ​
To finalize, click “Copy Project.” ​
Issues cannot be copied directly during this process as they are not considered planned work. ​ To copy issues, go to the Issues tab, select the desired issues, and use the “Copy to” option to transfer them to the new project. ​

Key takeaways

  • Copying a Project: Open the project, click the three-dot menu next to the project name, and select “Copy” to duplicate it. ​
  • Adjusting Project Settings: Rename the project and change its status to “Planning” to avoid sending notifications to assigned users.
  • Selective Copying: You can choose whether to copy assignments, progress, or custom data. ​ Deselecting these options allows for customization in the new project.
  • Handling Custom Data: If custom data is deselected, forms are copied without their data. ​ Leave the box checked to copy both forms and their data. ​
  • Copying Issues Separately: Issues are not copied during the project duplication process. ​ To copy them, go to the Issues tab, select the desired issues, and use the “Copy to” option to transfer them to the new project. ​
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