# Copy an application

Use this dialog box to copy an application.

Tip: | When you copy an existing application, the entire contents of the application, including the HMI server and all referenced data servers, will be copied. To select an earlier version of application to copy, convert the application to current version in FactoryTalk View Studio before the operation.

## To copy an application

1. Select Copy application and click Next.
2. From the list, select the application to copy, and then click Next.
3. Type the name of the new application and click Finish.

If the name is the same as an existing application, you will be prompted to overwrite the existing application. If you want to overwrite it, click Yes. If you do not want to overwrite it, click No and enter another name.

Tip: | When you enter a new application name, do not exceed 32 characters. If the application name exceeds the maximum 32 characters allowed by FactoryTalk View Studio, errors and warning messages will show.

## See also

Use FactoryTalk View ME Application Manager

Select an operation

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