Epic Clone Cloud Documentation
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Parent Item Configuration

Target Project Selection

  • Default: Cloning occurs within the same project.

  • Cross-Project Cloning: Check the box to select a new target project.

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Notes:

  • Only accessible projects are shown.

  • System checks for item type compatibility and creation permissions in the new project. Errors are displayed if conditions aren't met.

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Fields

Several fields of the parent can be modified in the fields section.

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  • Summary: Define a new summary; original is shown by default.

  • Assignee:

    • assign a user with permission in the target project

    • defaults to the current assignee

    • resets if permissions are lacking in a new target project

    • leaving it blank means an unassigned cloned item

  • Find in Description:

    • locate and replace text in the description

    • useful for placeholders

    • seamless transition from placeholders to the desired text upon cloning

    • only available if description field is on item create screen

  • Replace With:

    • enter replacement text

    • leave blank to remove found text.

  • Clone Attachments:

    • option to clone if permissions allow

    • default is to clone

    • not displayed if no attachments or lacking permission in target project

  • Labels:

    • add or select existing labels

    • applies to all cloned items

  • Components: Select from existing components in company-managed projects. Not available in team-managed projects.

  • Fix Versions: Choose releases in company-managed projects. Not available in team-managed projects.

  • Due Date: Set a due date.

  • Original Estimate: Update with a new value in the correct format (e.g. "2w 3d 4h").

For information on parent link cloning, see this guide .

Preview

  • Displays the new parent item and child item count.

  • Shows occurrences of text to be replaced in the description.

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By clicking "Next," proceed to select child items to replicate or use the progress indicator to advance.