Copying and moving model elements

You can copy or move a model element to another model or model element. All the model elements that the selected model element contains, including relationships, are copied or moved along with it.

To copy or move a model element:
  1. In the Model Explorer view, right-click a model element.
  2. Complete one of the following steps:
    • To copy the model element, click Copy. Right-click the model or model element in which you want the model element to be displayed; then click Paste.
    • To move the model element, click Refactor > Move. In the Move Element window, specify a destination to which you want to move the model, and click OK.
Tip: You can also copy or move model elements using the shortcut keys.

Parent topic: Working with model elements

Parent topic: Modifying use case diagrams

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