How to Copy Fields from One Class to Another using Clipboard

Step 1: Select the Source Fields

Navigate to the diagram containing the class from which you want to copy fields.

To select fields:

• Single Field: Hold the CTRL key and click on each field (attribute or operation) you want to copy. This allows you to select multiple fields that are not adjacent to each other.
• Multiple Adjacent Fields: Click on the first field in the sequence, hold the SHIFT key, and then click on the last field in the sequence. All fields between the first and last will be selected.
• Fields from Multiple Classes: Select the desired fields from one class, and while holding down the CTRL key, navigate to another class and continue selecting fields.

Step 2: Copy the Selected Fields

Once you have selected the desired fields, press Ctrl+C to copy them. Alternatively, you can copy the fields by navigating to the Home tab on the ribbon, then to the Clipboard group, and clicking on Copy.

Step 3: Select the Target Class(es)

• Navigate to the target diagram. This can be within the same diagram, a different diagram in the same project, or even a diagram in another project.
• Click on the class or classes where you want to paste the copied fields. If pasting into multiple classes:
• Repeat the selection process (using CTRL or SHIFT clicks) to select more than one class.

Step 4: Paste the Fields

• With the target class(es) selected, press Ctrl+V to paste the copied fields into the selected classes. Alternatively, you can paste by navigating to the Home tab on the ribbon, then to the Clipboard group, and clicking on Paste.
• The attributes and operations will be inserted into all selected classes.

Copy from a Class and Paste to Another Class

Select attributes and operations in one class and copy them to another, facilitating the reuse of elements across your project for efficiency.

Copy Fields (Attributes, Operations) to Another Class

Paste to Multiple Target Classes

Copy fields from a class and paste them into multiple classes at once, enabling simultaneous updates across different parts of your diagram.

Paste Copied Fields to Mutliple Target Classes

Copy from Multiple Classes and Paste to a Single Target Class

Combine attributes and operations from several classes by copying them and pasting into a single target class to streamline your model's structure.

Copy Fields from Multiple Classes into a Single Class

Tips for Efficient Copying

• Undo Actions: If you make a mistake while copying or pasting, you can always undo your last action by pressing Ctrl+Z or by clicking on the Undo button in the ribbon.
• Use of Keyboard Shortcuts: Familiarizing yourself with keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C (Copy), Ctrl+V (Paste), Ctrl (for selective multiple selection), and Shift (for block selection) can speed up your workflow considerably.
• Copy from Multiple Classes: You can select and copy attributes and operations from multiple classes simultaneously and paste them into a single target class. This is particularly useful when consolidating or standardizing features across different parts of your model.