copy/paste elements in a diagram (data model)

[dermoritz]

i'am new to ea so this might be a "stupid" question:

i' am modeling a database with many similar tables, each table with many similar columns. i thought i could make a template-like table an copy paste it as often i need it. but if i copy paste a table:
"
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EA
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This diagram already contains an instance of the element you are trying to paste.
 Currently, only one instance is supported, so you cannot paste the element here.
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OK  
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 "
occurs. so is the a way to make many tables of similar kind? probably by copying some parts in source?

thx in advance

[Geert Bellekens]

Use rightclick/Paste as new

Geert

[dermoritz]

many thx! :-)

[RoyC]

You can also set up a Table element as a template in a templates package. See:

http://www.sparxsystems.com/uml_tool_guide/modeling_with_uml/using_element_templates.html

All your table elements will then be created with the same properties as the template.

[dermoritz]

good hint roy, thx!