Duplicate situation
This suggestion was previously raised, and closed because it appeared that one of the reasons for it was satisfied with OR. However, that is not the case. It would be tremendously helpful to be able to duplicate an existing Situation in order to create a new situation that is just slightly different. Some of my Situations have 5 or settings, and I just want to make another with slightly different settings or conditions. I would be much easier to use an existing Situation as a base.
danapple0
shared this idea
Locale 1.3 now uses an XML format for backup files on Android 2.2 and later. The format of the files is really an internal implementation detail, and backup files are not considered a public interface to the app. In fact, the backup files contain the following warning: “WARNING: This file is not designed to be human-editable. Treat this file as if it were a swarm of angry bees: disturb it and you will get stung!”
With all of that said, it is possible to create a backup file, literally copy and paste a situation element, and then restore the backup file. I don’t recommend this solution, however it does implement this feature request for those feeling adventurous.
2 comments
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Steve-o
commented
I agree with jjayxxxx's comment. It seems like such a straightforward and obvious fix.
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jjayxxxx
commented
While i appreciate that this item might technically be feasible with the backup/restore scheme already in place, it is most certainly not usable. The idea is to make use of the existing UI by adding a long press option or a 'copy' button or some such. If you have to use the backup scheme to make a copy you may as well go through the hassle of creating the duplicate situation manually in the first place.
