Important: The procedure to create a link container vs. an unlinked duplicate depends on whether the Link named objects as default checkbox in the CimEdit Global Configuration dialog box is clear or checked.

Link named objects checkbox is clear

1. Select the source object.

2. Hold down Ctrl+Shift keys while you drag the object to another screen.

Result: The container is linked to the source object.

Note: To simply duplicate the object, drag it to another screen.

Link named objects checkbox is checked

1. Select the source object.

2. Drag the source object to another screen.

Result: The container is linked to the source object.

Note: To simply duplicate the object, hold down the Ctrl+Shift keys while you drag it to another screen.

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Create linked objects.

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