Saving and copying module types
Once you have configured the module type, click on the Save button. OpenEMM now checks all entries for correctness. If something is incorrect, the program outputs an error message in red.
Fig. 10.6: OpenEMM outputs an error message if you have not assigned a name for your module type.
Please note: You only receive an error message in this input mask if you have not assigned a name for your module type. In this case, choose a suitable name and confirm your entry by again clicking on the Save button.
It often makes sense to copy the content of an existing module type to a new module type. This could be the case if, for example, you want to generate a module type with a slightly changed structure. So that you do not have to start from the beginning each time, OpenEMM can create a copy of an existing module type. This can sometimes save you a great deal of typing. To copy a module type, proceed as follows:
1. | Click on the entries Content Manager followed by Module types, then select the module type whose content you want to copy from the overview table. |
2. | Click on the symbol Edit for the appropriate module type to be able to edit the element in the detail view. |
Fig. 10.7: The Copy button lets you transfer the structure of an existing module type.
3. | In the detail view for the selected module type, you can see three buttons, including the Copy button, underneath the input dialog. After clicking it, OpenEMM displays the input dialog for a new module type. |
4. | All settings for the new module type are identical to those for the old module type. Only the name has changed – the word Copy of is prefixed to the previous name. Assign a new name for the copied module type and enter a meaningful description. OpenEMM accepts your new module type with Save. |