--- title: Duplicating an attribute description: Sometimes, you may have multiple attributes that are so similar to each other, it is easier to create the first one and then copy the information to new attributes. 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Search our Knowledge Base. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ParagonERP](https://support.paragon-erp.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Configuring Paragon](https://support.paragon-erp.com/configuring-paragon?hsLang=en) 3. [Attributes](https://support.paragon-erp.com/configuring-paragon?hsLang=en#attributes) October 20, 2025 # Duplicating an attribute ### Introduction Sometimes, you may have multiple [attributes](https://support.paragon-erp.com/what-are-attributes-and-attribute-values?hsLang=en) that are so similar to each other, it is easier to create the first one and then copy the information to new attributes. In Paragon, an attribute can be duplicated with all of the information from the original attribute, for you to modify as required. This document will show you how to do so. #### **Attribute setup** From any screen, click the **settings** button. This will bring you to the settings page. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-04-23-0196-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   Under the **attributes** card, click on **attribute setup** to access the attributes setup module. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Attribute%20Settings-jpg-Oct-20-2025-01-08-39-1199-PM.jpeg?width=1834&height=868&name=Attribute%20Settings-jpg-Oct-20-2025-01-08-39-1199-PM.jpeg)   #### **Duplicate an attribute** Choose an existing attribute, and click the **duplicate** button. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-04-22-3914-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   #### **Complete the attribute duplication setup** An attribute setup screen, similar to the screen used to create new attributes, will appear. Learn more about the specific steps for [creating attributes with lists to choose from](https://support.paragon-erp.com/creating-attributes-with-lists-to-choose-from?hsLang=en). ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-04-25-0677-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   You can follow the usual process for creating a new attribute at this point.  You can change the default name for the copied attribute (Customer Class\_Copy could be changed to Customer Class 2, for instance).  As you click the **next** button on each setup screen, you can manipulate the data on the screen to best represent your copied attribute. You can decide to activate / de-activate the items that were copied.  You can also add [associations](https://support.paragon-erp.com/what-are-associations?hsLang=en) at this time. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-04-23-8213-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   **Duplicated Attribute Features** It is worthwhile to note the following features that are unique to duplicated attributes: - Fields are automatically filled in based on the attribute that was copied - All the children (or sub-attributes) of the list will be copied when you get to the attribute setup screen with the children - All associated values are copied - The activated settings are set the same way - If you cancel the function in the middle of the process, nothing is saved   #### **What's next?** Hungry for more information on attributes? 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