Copy apps

To copy an app with AppSheet database events, follow the steps described below and select AppSheet database in the Save app to field. Otherwise, the AppSheet database event will no longer work.

To copy an existing app:

1. Sign in to AppSheet.
2. Perform one of the following steps for the app you want to copy:
   • On the My Apps page, locate the app and select More > Copy.
   • Open the app in the editor and select Manage > Collaborate & Publish > Copy App.
     We've made some improvements to the app editor.
     You are opted in to the new editor by default, but you can switch back to the legacy editor at any time.

     If you are using the legacy editor

     Open the app in the editor, select Manage > Author, and click Copy App.
3. Enter the following information in the Copy app dialog:

   Field	Description
   App name	Edit the name of the app. Defaults to the current name.
   Category	Select a category from the drop-down. Defaults to the current category
   Save app to	Select the data source you want to use to store the app data from the drop-down. Note: When copying an app with AppSheet database events, select AppSheet database in the Save app to field. Otherwise, the AppSheet database event will no longer work.

4. Enable the options to copy the app data or file data (such as images), as required.
5. Click Copy app.

The app is created and opened in the AppSheet app editor.