# Duplicate Assets

The **Duplicate Asset** function allows you to quickly create a new Asset based on an existing one, without having to go through the entire configuration process again. This feature is particularly useful when adding multiple Assets of the same type.

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## How to Duplicate an Asset

* The **Duplicate** option is available for all Assets in the system.
* To duplicate an Asset, open the **Actions** menu (⋮) and select **Duplicate**.

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### Result of Duplication

* The duplicated Asset will keep the same **characteristics** as the copied Asset.
* If the original Asset is based on a **Custom configuration** or a **Library Asset Profile**, the duplicated Asset will maintain the same binding.
* The system automatically appends a suffix (e.g., “(1)”) to the duplicated Asset name. You can later rename it for clarity.

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### Adjusting the Duplicated Asset

* After duplication, you should update the **Communication Settings** of the new Asset so that it can communicate with the correct physical device.
* The **Name** can also be updated to provide a better reference to the new Asset.
* By default, the duplicated Asset keeps the same **Data Fields and Tags** as the original. This means you don’t need to reprocess Data Fields after updating the communication settings or name.
  * Keep the current configuration if you want the duplicated Asset to have the same Tag structure as the copied one.
  * Only reprocess the Data Fields if you want to change the **Asset Modeling** or rebuild the Tag structure.

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## Notes

* In addition to using **Library Asset Profiles** to replicate Assets across multiple sites, the **Duplicate Asset** function simplifies the addition of identical Assets within the same system.
* Only the **Data Source** is duplicated. If the original Asset is already used in **Workflows** or **Data Streams**, these relations will **not** be duplicated. They must be configured separately.

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✅ This makes the process of scaling and managing Assets more efficient, while still ensuring flexibility for site-specific adjustments.
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