# Copying a File

This topic describes how to copy a file in the workspace.
You can use one of the following methods:

- Copying a file by copying-and-pasting
- Duplicating a file
- Copying a file by using [Move File(s)]

## Copying a file by copying-and-pasting

You can copy a file within the workspace or to a different folder in the folder area.
It can be copied by dragging-and-dropping while pressing the <Ctrl> key.
This topic describes an alternative method which uses copying-and-pasting.
Note
Splitting the workspace area to display the destination folder facilitates your work.
Procedure
1.
Select a file you want to copy, then select [Copy] from the [Edit] menu.
2.
Display the destination folder, then select [Paste] from the [Edit] menu.
The file is copied to the last position in the workspace.
If there is a file with the same name in the destination folder, a delimiter and a number are appended to the name of the copied file.
Note

- When drag-and-drop files between user folder and link folder, the folders are copied by default.
  You can change the settings to move in the preferences of Desk.
- You can also copy a file to the Windows Explorer or desktop.
  Similarly, you can copy a file from the Windows Explorer or desktop to Desk.

## Duplicating a file

In thumbnail view, you can copy a file to the same position within the same folder. This is called duplicating.
Procedure
1.
Select a file you want to duplicate, then select [Duplicate] from the [Document] menu.
The file is duplicated.
The duplicated file is cascaded over the original. The name of the duplicated file is created by appending a delimiter and a number to the original name.
Note
The operation can be performed the same way in grid view. The duplicated file is added in the same folder. The name of the duplicated file is created by appending a hyphen (-) and a number to the original name.

## Copying a file by using [Move File(s)]

Select a file in the workspace, and click [Move File(s)] in the toolbar or the task toolbar.
When you select multiple files, they are copied in the selected order.
You can specify the following destinations.

- DocuWorks Desk (user folder, link folder, and task space)
- DocuWorks Tray
- OneDrive for Business
- Folder on this PC or network

Note

- Folders cannot be copied.
- If you select a hidden file, the processing will be aborted.

### Setting up [Move File(s)]

Procedure
1.
On the [Commands] tab in the [Toolbar Options] dialog box, click [Tool] from [Categories].
2.
Drag and drop [Move File(s)] from [Commands] into the toolbar or task toolbar.
The [Move File(s)] dialog box appears.
3.
Select the [Move a copy] check box and set the required items. Then, click [OK].
The [Move File(s)] dialog box closes.
4.
Click [Close] in the [Toolbar Options] dialog box.
The [Toolbar Options] dialog box closes.

### Copying a file

Procedure
1.
Select a file in the workspace.
2.
Click [Move File(s)] in the toolbar or the task toolbar.

#### When [DocuWorks Desk], [DocuWorks Tray], or [Folder on this PC or network] is selected as the destination

The progress of the file copy is displayed. If there is a file with the same name in the destination folder, a delimiter and a number are appended to the name of the copied file. After the processing is finished, the file names before and after the copy are listed in the [Duplicated File Names] dialog box.

#### When [OneDrive for Business] is selected as the destination

The progress of the upload is displayed. If there is a file with the same name in the destination, an error occurs and the processing is aborted. A list of file names that failed to copy is displayed.
Note

- You cannot perform any other Desk operations while copying a file.