Problem Statement
When two embedded symbols in the graphics editor share identical custom property definitions but differ in their default values, users must manually enter the correct default values for each property in the target symbol. This manual process is inefficient and prone to error, especially when dealing with a large number of properties or complex symbols.
Proposed Solution
Introduce a feature that enables users to copy all default values from the custom properties of one embedded symbol and paste them into another embedded symbol with matching property definitions, in a single operation.
This functionality should work similarly to the current copy/paste behavior available for animations at design/configuration time.
Example Scenario
Source Symbol: STD_TabProductionQue1 (reference: STD_TabProductionQue) contains the correct default values for all its custom properties.
Target Symbol: STD_Tab_Control1 (reference: STD_Tab_Control) has the same custom properties defined, but lacks the desired default values.
Desired Action: User copies all default values from the source symbol's custom properties and pastes them into the target symbol, saving time and ensuring consistency.
Screenshots
E.g., Below are the the properties of a source symbol (STD_TabProductionQue1) already empbedded in a graphic with the correct default values set for its custom properties.
Below is the target symbol (STD_Tab_Control1) where the custom propertie values should be pasted,
Value and Justification
Efficiency: Drastically reduces time required to configure symbols with matching property definitions
Error Reduction: Minimizes manual entry errors and inconsistencies
Consistency: Ensures that design standards and property defaults are applied uniformly
User Familiarity: Leverages the familiar copy/paste paradigm already used for animations
Not a Duplicate
While idea APPSERVER-I-185 addresses general copy/paste of custom properties or scripts, this request focuses specifically on the bulk transfer of default property values between embedded symbols with matching property definitions—a practical and time-saving enhancement.
