# 1.6 Copying a project

**Purpose:** Create a new project using an existing project as a template, copying the project structure and settings without duplicating input documents or answers.

**Steps:**

1. Click on the "Document Settings" icon in the top toolbar

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2. In the dialog window, select "General" in the "Workspace" list and scroll down to the "Copy Project" section

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3. Click the "Copy as Template" button

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4. Confirm that you want to copy the project in the popup

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Result: The copy of the project will appear at the bottom of the dropdown list of all projects.

### What is being copied

When you copy a project as a template, the following elements are duplicated:

  - Ingestion Prompt
  - Query Prompt
  - Description Prompt
  - Additional Instructions
  - Force References Setting
  - Prompt Templates

### What is NOT being copied:
- **Documents:** Attachments are not copied
- **Answers:** Existing answers to any questions are not duplicated

**If you want to generate an answer in the copied project, you have to:**

- Scroll to the desired question
- Click on the "Run Evaluation" button

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