Use this procedure to duplicate an existing typical instrument in the Reference Explorer.
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On the Reference Explorer in the Typical Instruments folder, right-click an instrument and select Duplicate.
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On the Duplicate Tag Number dialog, enter the instrument tag number and select OK.
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If you did one of the following, the Select Instrument Type dialog opens.
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Modified the Instrument Type segment (Component Class segment in KKS) of the tag and the new Instrument Type does not have a unique value.
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Modified a free segment of the tag.
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Changed the Tag Class to Telecom.
Select an instrument type, or enter a string in the Find instrument type field for a list of relevant instrument types. Select a type and select OK.
Smart Instrumentation batch loop creation does not support Test Equipment instrument types.
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On the Loop Name dialog, enter the loop name and select OK.
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On the Loop Number Properties dialog, enter the required data and select OK.
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On the Tag Number Properties dialog, enter the required data and select OK.
The new typical tag is displayed automatically in the Reference Explorer.