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== Cloner == | |||
The '''Cloner''' feature is a built-in functionality designed to streamline form duplication within nuBuilder. | |||
* [[Media:HomeDatabaseClonerMenu.png|Menu]] | |||
* [[Media:Cloner.png|Screenshot]] | |||
With the Cloner, you can effortlessly duplicate any '''form''' along with its objects, events, subforms, and iframe (run) forms. | |||
The cloner allows duplication in SQL format, making it easy to import forms into any other '''nuBuilder''' installation. | |||
Additionally, subforms can be included for a seamless transfer to another database. | |||
== Features == | |||
* Clone an entire form, including its objects, events, subforms, and iframe (run) forms | |||
* Select specific form tabs to include in the duplication | |||
* Copy objects to a new form or merge them into an existing form | |||
* Generate SQL INSERT statements, which can either be: | |||
** Previewed in the browser before execution | |||
** Automatically executed by nuBuilder | |||
** Manually run using database tools like phpMyAdmin or Adminer | |||
== Use Cases == | |||
* Clone a form to test modifications before applying them to the live system | |||
* Export a form from one database and import it into another | |||
* Quickly create a similar form without starting from scratch | |||
* Copy a group of controls from one form to another | |||
Latest revision as of 09:16, 20 March 2025
Cloner
The Cloner feature is a built-in functionality designed to streamline form duplication within nuBuilder.
With the Cloner, you can effortlessly duplicate any form along with its objects, events, subforms, and iframe (run) forms. The cloner allows duplication in SQL format, making it easy to import forms into any other nuBuilder installation. Additionally, subforms can be included for a seamless transfer to another database.
Features
- Clone an entire form, including its objects, events, subforms, and iframe (run) forms
- Select specific form tabs to include in the duplication
- Copy objects to a new form or merge them into an existing form
- Generate SQL INSERT statements, which can either be:
- Previewed in the browser before execution
- Automatically executed by nuBuilder
- Manually run using database tools like phpMyAdmin or Adminer
Use Cases
- Clone a form to test modifications before applying them to the live system
- Export a form from one database and import it into another
- Quickly create a similar form without starting from scratch
- Copy a group of controls from one form to another