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Make a copy of a whole folder that is used as a template.

Make a copy of a whole folder that is used as a template.

Cwoodward
Helpful | Level 6

One function that is needed in Paper is the ability to duplicate folders and files.  A huge part of functionality for me, in Evernote, is that I develop a template folder with a multi-note structure.  I then duplicate that template whenever I need.

 

This functionality is sorely needed in Paper.  I currently see no way for me to take a folder and copy it within Paper.

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Cwoodward
Helpful | Level 6

One function that is needed in Paper is the ability to duplicate folders and files.  A huge part of functionality for me, in Evernote, is that I develop a template folder with a multi-note structure.  I then duplicate that template whenever I need.

 

This functionality is sorely needed in Paper.  I currently see no way for me to take a folder and copy it within Paper.

Robfyntjie
New member | Level 2

Agreed. Really would have thought this is a standard "launch" feature.

 

I also would like to reuse the same 3 / 4 paper documents. Would be awesome to simply copy a folder (with the 3/4 documents), rename to the new project/client's name & start 🙂

 

Currently you need to copy the contents of each document into a newly created one.. 😞

Robfyntjie
New member | Level 2

Agreed, also just commented in the other thread 🙂

Rich
Super User II

Robfyntjie wrote:
Agreed, also just commented in the other thread slightly smiling face

And now those threads are merged...

 

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AdamEstela
New member | Level 2

Please add this ability. I'm on Evernote now, and despite all of the amazing features in paper making me want to switch, this is a blocking issue preventing me from doing so. 

Cwoodward
Helpful | Level 6

This function NEEDS to be added.  I have a template folder with documents inside.  I want to be able to replicate that template folder, then rename it, in order to easily create folders.  These folders are used as documentation for various clients.  The structure is the same.  As it is, I'm forced to copy/paste manually.  

 

This is a suggestion that has existed for a long time now.  It needs to happen.  This is something I used in Evernote consistently.  Not being able to copy a file or folder in today's IT world is crippling.

bdm56
Helpful | Level 6

This would be an amazing addition to a great tool. Please consider adding this Dropbox!

sgopalan
Helpful | Level 5

At present we cannot create a copy of an existing document and save it with another names. This will help users 

Daphne
Dropbox Staff

This idea is going to need a bit more support.

We've updated the status of this idea to encourage others to upvote it!

Status changed to: Gathering Support
Whitecatcat
Helpful | Level 6

Paper is amazing! :heart_eyes:

If we could copy Paper folders it would be even more amazing. 

Thank you for taking our ideas under consideration.

:gift: Looking forward to this option. 

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