Cloning test forms

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You can create exact duplicates of existing test forms by cloning them. You can use a cloned test form as a template, rather than creating a completely new test form.

This article explains how to clone test forms.

1. Go to the Test Forms screen

To view the Test Forms screen, go to Test Creation > Test Forms.

TIP: For more information about Test Forms, read About the Test Forms screen.

2. Select Edit Test Form

Choose the test form you want to clone in the grid, then select Edit Test Form.

TIP: Use the Filter Test Forms menu to find the test form you want to clone.

Select Allow use as template in Test Form Details. Select OK to save the settings.

3. Select Create Test Form

Select Create Test Form in the Test Forms screen.

Choose Clone Existing Test Form in the Create Test Form dialog.

TIP: For more information on creating blank test forms, read Creating test forms.

4. Define the source

The Source options allow you to choose the test form you want to clone. Choose the subject that contains the test form you want to clone in the Subject menu, then select the test that the test form is associated with in the Test menu. Choose the test form you want to clone in the Available Test Form menu.

NOTE: If your subject, test, or test form do not show in the Source options, your test form might not have Allow use as template enabled in the Test Form Details. For more information, read About test form settings.

5. Define the destination

The Destination options allow you to choose where you want to save your cloned test form.

Setting	Description
Subject	Choose the subject where you want to save your cloned test form. This can be different from the source subject, but you need the relevant permissions to save in the subject.
Test	Choose the test you want to save your cloned test form under, or select Auto Create to automatically create a test associated with the test form. IMPORTANT: If your test form is for standard delivery, check that Deliver in HTML Delivery is selected in the Edit Test window for your chosen test, otherwise the test form content will not render. For more information on test settings, read About test form settings.
Content is	This field defaults to the content type of the source test form and cannot be changed. Content type is either Paper or On-screen.
Test Form Name	Enter a name for your cloned test form. This is visible to both Surpass users and candidates.
Test Form Ref	Enter an alphanumeric reference code for your cloned test form. This is visible to Surpass users, but not candidates. This must be unique.

6. Save the test form

Select OK to save the cloned test form and go to the Edit Test Form window, where you can edit the test form as necessary.

For more information about creating test forms, read Creating test forms.