Copy
What is the ‘Copy’ task?
The ‘Copy’ task can be used to copy a data table. The task can also be used to copy a defined region or segment of a data table. The data segment can be specified by selecting the appropriate columns in the ‘Select Columns to Apply’ section.
The ‘Copy’ task can be used to quickly create a copy of a part of, or the entire data table. This can be used to isolate important data segments that can be used for further analysis.
How to use the ‘Copy’ task?
The important fields in the ‘Copy’ task are
- Select Input Table
Use this dropdown menu to select the table from which you would like to copy data.
- Select Columns to Apply
Use this dropdown menu to specify the columns from the input table which you would like to copy. Select all columns if you would like to copy the entire input table.
How to use the ‘Define Output Table’ and the ‘Output Options’ sections in the ‘Copy’ task?
The ‘Output Options’ section in the ‘Copy’ task can be used to modify features of the output table. The fields related to this section become visible on selecting the ‘Output Options’ checkbox.
More information about this section is available here.