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Why Doesn't Lookout Allow the User to Copy a Panel?

Primary Software: Lookout
Primary Software Version: 5.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software:

Problem:
When I right-click on a Panel object in Lookout, the Copy option is grayed out. How do I copy a Panel?

Solution:
Lookout does not allow you to copy and paste a Panel object. There are a number of good reasons for this:
  • It is unclear what you want when you copy a panel. You could want any of the following:
    • A new panel that is the same size
    • A new panel the same size with a copy of the objects that are on it
    • Or a new panel the same size with a whole new set of new objects linked the same way

  • More importantly, we do not recommend creating multiple panels that look alike. For better performance, create one panel that multiplexes the values from different sources.


Related Links:
Developer Zone Example: Using DataTable Object

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Report Date: 03/10/2003
Last Updated: 09/29/2007
Document ID: 2V9EJ0FL

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