KB: How can I copy everything to a new PCB
Solution Details
There are a few issues for which this procedure may resolve issues you are having. To copy everything to a new PCB:
First get a copy of everything you'll need from the old PCB
1 Design » Layer Stack Manager » File » Save (Template) As… (just Save As… for newer versions)
2 Design » Rules: Right-click in left panel of Rules Editor and choose Export Rules, then use ctrl+A to select all, OK, pick a folder - Save
3 Copy all components /primitives - ctrl+A in the PCB then ctrl+C, select a reference point
Then create a new PCB and put everything in it.
1 Design » Layer Stack Manager » File » Load Template… (Load from File… for newer versions)Then use ctrl+S to save the stackkup to the PCB
2 Design » Rules: Right-click in left panel of Rules Editor and choose Import Rules, then use ctrl+A to select all, OK, pick the file, click Open, Yes to clear existing rules, OK.
3 Use Edit » Paste Special with only keep net name checked to paste all components /primitives from the old board.
Find a layer with the board outline, click on a section of the outline, use the tab key to select it all, then use Design » Board Shape » Define from selected objects.
Use Edit » Origin » Set to put the origin where you want it.
The layer names do not come over, so you'll have to compare the old and new to get them renamed.
Split & Bend lines, and plane assignments will also need to be re-done.