Hello!

This is maybe more bug than suggestion.

I've noticed this before but haven't remember to write about it before.

Case scenario:

I want to copy 1 item (task, schedule, etc.) in workflow editor and rename it. I copy the wanted item and then rename the copy. However when I rename copy the same name also applies to the original! And this applies for all (next) copies.

I think this is against "general" Windows copy/rename logic and should be fixed in next release.

By accident you can rename the original item. Also I think application shouldn't allow 2 items with same name. Dunno of context which this should be allowed. Executing 2 (copied) tasks  one after another. Do not think this is very common and even logic.

Best regards 

 

 

 

Hi Blaz,

We believe there is a misunderstanding of how workflows operate. The items inside of the workflow are not the repository object themselves, but links/references to those objects. Hence you can have two references to the same object inside of a workflow, and you can make multiple copies of the same reference without conflict. However, since references don't have names (unless you are using a label), then when you rename an object inside of a workflow, you are renaming that object in the repository.

The behavior you expect is how the repository works (only one object with the same name in a folder at a time) not how a workflow works. As a side note, if you want to create a new copy of a repository item inside of a workflow, you can copy the reference, and then use the Paste New (repository item). This will create a new repository item that is a copy of the first, and then you can rename/edit them independently.

In conclusion, this is neither a bug nor a suggestion. It works as intended, and the functionality requested currently exists.


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Liz Casale
Technical Support Representative
(213) 738-6966
Network Automation, Inc.

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Hello Liz!

Thank you for your explanation. Now I understand this.

Although I would still find very useful (and user friendly) that there would be possibility to copy taks with its content inside Workflow designer.

For example:

I want to make new task from existing one (e.g. ftp download and unzipping files). Since the task process is the same as in the older one I want to use the (copy of the) old and change all necessary parameters).

If I want to achieve this I have to do the following (in SMC):

- create copy of old task

- rename copied task

(- create new workflow)

- add new task to workflow

 

Whereas this could be done (in workflow designer):

- copying old task

- rename it (with special option)

 

This could spare me few clicks every time I do this. It's not critical feature but I would be nice to have.

Thanks!

Best regards

Hi Blaz,

The suggestion has been added.

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Liz Casale
Technical Support Representative
(213) 738-6966
Network Automation, Inc.

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Hello Liz!

Looking forward to see this in new release.  Thank you.

Br.