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How to clone the the order entity

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Dear Support,
Could anybody please tell how to clone the Order entity so that I can use it for other purpose?
Please help me
Thanks
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 2:22 PM
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There are basically three methods of clonning:-
1. Server Side
You can use workflow, plugin or workflow assembly. Workflows don't require coding where as plugin and workflow assembly will require coding:-
http://nishantrana.me/2010/04/15/clone-records-in-crm/
http://www.tribridge.com/knowledge-center/tribridge/posts/p2/2011/07/28/cloning-a-record-in-dynamics-crm-2011
2. Client Side
You can use javascript to create clone using oData or REST
3. Create a self relationship of order and map all fields to child order. Publish customization. When you will create a child record it will clone the parent record however child records will not be cloned.
Regards Faisal
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 2:33 PM -
Are you trying a copy a record, or create a new custom entity that behaves like the order entity ?
If you are trying to copy a record, then the previous post gives some options. If you want a custom entity that behaves like the order entity, then you can't get the full functionality, as some functionality is hard-coded into the order entity
Microsoft CRM MVP - http://mscrmuk.blogspot.com/ http://www.excitation.co.uk
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 3:00 PMModerator -
Dear Support,
Thanks David,
Yes Im trying to create a new custom entity that behaves like the order entity. Functionality is fine. I can adjust. Can you please tell how can I create it?
Thanks
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:22 AM -
You can't copy any of the order entity functionality. You will have to create a new custom entity, and add fields and functionality yourself
Microsoft CRM MVP - http://mscrmuk.blogspot.com/ http://www.excitation.co.uk
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 9:50 AMModerator