Duplication of component and related variables at once

[andrii_r]

Hi, I made an element for Autocomplete address from Google Places API:

This element uses a set of variables for its work, for init_value in inputs and for workflow

Now a question, I need to copy this component to all forms where it will be used (many forms). And in some forms there can be 5 such components in one form

Is it possible to do duplicate variables while duplicating the component?

If I just click duplicate, the component is duplicated, but the variables remain the same

What is the best solution for this, would I really have to manually create variables for each component and reassign them within the component and workflow?

[Joyce]

Hi @andrii_r

The best solution for this is to use component variables. That way, the variables are scoped to each instance of the component.

Working with component variables can be a bit daunting at first but is very helpful to maintain and scale your project.

You can learn more about component variables here and here.

I hope that helps!

[andrii_r]

Thank you, @Joyce, very helpful as always

[Joyce]

Awesome! Glad I could help

[andrii_r]

It works perfectly