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Chapter 18      Managing Categories
  Managing Category Definitions
Creating a Copy of a Category Definition
The copy option is used when there is an existing category that contains properties that can be used for 
defining a new category without creating a completely new category.
To create a copy a category definition:
Step 1
On the Definitions—Categories view, highlight the appropriate category, right-click and choose Copy.
Step 2
On the Definitions—Categories view, right-click and choose Paste.
A copy of the defined category is pasted into the Results pane.
Step 3
To modify the copied category, right-click and choose Properties
Step 4
Modify the properties, as appropriate, and click OK to close the dialog box.
Deleting Categories
Use the Definitions—Categories view to delete categories that are no longer used. Before deleting a 
category, access the properties, and click the Used By tab to view where objects are being referenced by 
the category. The category deletion process fails if the category is referenced by other objects. 
Note
If the category definition is shipped as a part of product or the user does not have the appropriate rights, 
the Delete option will be disabled.
To delete a category:
Step 1
On the Definitions—Categories view, highlight the appropriate category, and use one of the following 
methods:
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On the toolbar, click the Delete 
 tool.
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Right-click and choose Delete.
The Confirm Category Delete dialog box displays.
Figure 18-5
Confirm Category Delete Dialog Box
Step 2
Click Yes to delete the category.