Copy an existing scheme

If there already exists a scheme that is similar to a scheme that we want to create, you can copy the existing scheme and then edit it as required.

We can copy any scheme that we have created previously and we can also copy the schemes that are supplied with IBM MQ Explorer; for example, the Standard for Queues scheme. We cannot copy a scheme for one type of object to use on another type of object; for example, we cannot copy a scheme for channels to use for filtering queues.

To copy an existing scheme:

Procedure

1. Make sure that the type of object for which we are creating a filter is displayed in the Content view, then, in the Content view, click the small arrow next to the current filter name. A menu is displayed.
2. From the menu, click Manage Schemes The Manage Schemes dialog opens displaying the schemes that already exist for the object.
3. In the Manage Schemes dialog, click the scheme that we want to copy, then click Copy As The Copy Scheme dialog opens.
4. In the Copy Scheme dialog, type a name for the new scheme, then click OK.
5. In the Manage Schemes dialog, click Edit The Edit Scheme dialog opens.
6. In the Edit Scheme dialog, add or remove attributes from the scheme as required, then click OK.
7. Click OK to close the Manage Schemes dialog.

Results

We can now apply the scheme to a table of data.

Related concepts

• Define schemes to change the order of columns in tables

Related tasks

• Editing an existing scheme
• Create a scheme