# Copying a Derivative

The copy function is useful for recurring derivative structures — for example, a monthly bunker hedge with the same counterpart — where re-entering all details from scratch would be inefficient.

#### How to Copy

1. In the Derivatives grid, locate the derivative to copy.
2. Select **Copy** from the row menu.
3. A new derivative is created immediately with status **Draft** and opens in the drawer.
4. Update the fields as needed — particularly the contract date and line period dates.

#### What Is and Is Not Copied

|              | What happens                                                                 |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ✅ Copied     | Derivative header fields (type, agreement type, counterpart, terms, package) |
| ✅ Copied     | All derivative lines (period dates, quantities, measurements)                |
| ✅ Copied     | Commissions                                                                  |
| ❌ Not copied | Voyage allocations — all links to voyages are excluded                       |
| ❌ Not copied | Status — the copy always starts as Draft                                     |

> The new derivative has no voyage links. Voyages must be allocated to the lines manually after copying.


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