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The '''Cloner''' feature is available natively in '''nuBuilder v4.5'''.
== Cloner == 
* [[Media:HomeDatabaseClonerMenu.png|Menu]]
* [[Media:Cloner.png|Screenshot]]


Any Form can be cloned with or without its objects in SQL format to be imported into any other installation of '''nuBuilder 4.5'''. This not only applies to '''forms''' but to its '''subforms''' as well for import into another database.
The '''Cloner''' feature is a built-in functionality designed to streamline form duplication within nuBuilder.


* [[Media:HomeDatabaseClonerMenu.png|Menu]] 
* [[Media:Cloner.png|Screenshot]] 


== Features ==
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. 


* Clone/duplicate a form with all its objects, events, subforms, iframe (run) forms
== Features == 
* Choose to include specific form tabs
* Copy objects to either a new form or an existing one
* Dump the SQL INSERT statements to the browser window or let them execute directly by nuBuilder.
* Generate SQL INSERT statements, which can be previewed and modified as needed before execution. You can run these statements with your preferred database tool, such as phpMyAdmin or Adminer.


== Use cases ==
* 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 


*Clone a form to test changes before implementing them in the live system
== Use Cases == 
*Export a form from one database and import it into another
 
*Create a duplicate of a form when a similar one is required, saving time and effort compared to starting from scratch
* Clone a form to test modifications before applying them to the live system
*Copy a group of controls from one form to another form
* 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
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