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Overview

The system's functionality resides in the process of project creation and subsequent data entry. You can create projects whilst being anywhere in the system via the '+' icon in the left hand side Quick Navigation menu. 

Upon clicking on the '+' icon, you will be able to see three options as follows:

  • Add Project
  • Duplicate Project
  • Open Project

You can create new projects by either via the Add Project option or via the Duplicate Project option. 


Creating a New Project

STEP 1: Clicking the 'Add Project' option will display the 'New Project' popup window. Select the Project Type and enter Project Name.


Duplicating an Existing Project

If you are creating a large number of similar projects, you can use the 'Duplicate Project' option

  • STEP 1: Click on the 'Duplicate' option from the side navigation bar and select a project that you want to duplicate from the list displayed. You can also use the "Search" option to search for a particular project to duplicate as shown in the screenshot below.

  • STEP 2: Select the required project to duplicate and click "Next". You will be navigated to a screen to enter Project Details.

Specify the following details and click 'Next'.

Field

Description

Mandatory/Optional

Project Ref

The System will display the project reference number based on the project selected.

You can specify a new reference number as required.

Mandatory

New project title

The System will display the project name based on the project selected.

You can specify a new Project Name as required.

Mandatory

  • STEP 3: Select the objects required to be copied to the new project.
  • STEP 4: Click on 'Create' to finish the process.
Note: The 'Duplicate Project' option is available only for the users with 'IPM Administrator', 'Project Creator' and/or 'Project Manager' permissions.


Business Rules

  • All sign offs for the new duplicated project will be reset.

  • All approval processes for the new duplicated project will be removed.

  • All content within the new duplicated project will be the same as the original project with the ability to edit all data.


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