The CMSB Cookbook

DUPLICATE A RECORD WITHOUT HAVING TO RETYPE THE DATA - Dec 29th, 2018


BLUKABM did, and said, “That way I could modify the copied record instead of creating a new one and re-entering data
that won't change much. “

In Dave’s (unsupported) approach to add a "Save as Copy" button to the bottom left of the edit page he said:

“It doesn't support uploads or all the field types but worked for this case. I'm posting in here in case it turns out
to be useful for someone else as well.”

1.    - Create a backup copy of /lib/menus/default/edit.php
2.    - Open /lib/menus/default/edit.php
3.    - Search for showWysiwygGeneratorCode
4.    - Add the new code below(about 15 lines above showWysiwygGeneratorCode)

<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="690">
<tr>

<td>
<input type="submit" name="action=save" value="<?PHP _e('Save as Copy') ?>"
onclick="document.getElementById('num').value='';
document.getElementById('preSaveTempId').value='1234567890abc'"
class="inputButton" />
</td>

<td align="right">
<input type="submit" name="action=save" value="<?PHP _e('Save') ?>" class="inputButton" />
<input type="button" name="cancel" value="<?PHP _e('Cancel') ?>" class="inputButton"
onclick="window.location='?menu=<?PHP print urlencode($menu) ?>'" />
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</form>

<?PHP showWysiwygGeneratorCode() ?>

This approach was made into a free plugin in November 2010. The plugin adds the functionality of copying the record and
its upload as well. Pretty cool.

You can download the free plugin from:

http://www.interactivetools.com/add-ons/?user_submitted=1

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