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Sara T
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copy/paste

Post by Sara T »

I have made two separate vensim files,there are my two subsystems, and I want to copy everything from one system to another.
My problem is that when i select all, copy it, then I can not paste it in the other vensim file.
My vensim version is Vensim PlE.
Is this workabale in this version?
please guide me.
It's more than an hour that I'm involved with this problem.
tomfid
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Re: copy/paste

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This should work:
  • Open model A
    Select All
    Copy (Control-C)
    Close model A
    Open model B
    Paste (Control-V)
I just tested on a model successfully - what's not working for you?
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Re: copy/paste

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I also did the same, but when i open model b , the Paste button is disabled and shortcut key(ctrl+v) also doesn't work.
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Re: copy/paste

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Are you closing Vensim in between, or using two different running instances of Vensim? The clipboard may not carry over. Be sure to just close the model.
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Re: copy/paste

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Yes i close model a and then open model b.
Sorry
I really do not know where is the problem :( :(
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Re: copy/paste

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Can you post the models?

Are you on Mac or Win?
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Re: copy/paste

Post by Sara T »

I'm on windows 10.
I attach part of my subsystems.
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A.mdl
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If you copy and then immediately paste in the same model, does it work?
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Sara T
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Re: copy/paste

Post by Sara T »

Hi
thanks for your help
please see the video and correct me.
I want to do this action myself.
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Re: copy/paste

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The problem is that you are closing Vensim, this empties the clipboard.

1. Open Vensim.
2. Open the source model.
3. Copy all.
4. Do not exit Vensim.
5. Click File->Open, and open the target model.
6. Paste.
Advice to posters seeking help (it really helps us to help you)
http://www.ventanasystems.co.uk/forum/v ... f=2&t=4391

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27509559
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Re:copy/paste

Post by Sara T »

Thank you so much.
The problem was solved.
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