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# Bulk Copy

## Overview

Bulk Copy lets you quickly copy identifiers from multiple selected records in any table view. It supports four output formats, ideal for sharing in emails/chats, pasting into spreadsheets, or feeding downstream tools and scripts.

Once copied, Labii places the values on your system clipboard so you can paste them anywhere.

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## How to use

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
In a table list, select one or more records using the checkboxes.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click COPY ▾ in the toolbar.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Choose one of the four copy actions (below).

1. Copy name
2. Copy UID and name
3. Copy SID
4. Copy SID and name
   {% endstep %}

{% step %}
Paste the result where you need it.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Copy actions & output

### 1) Copy name

* What it copies: The record name/title only.
* Output format: Newline-separated list.
* Example (2 records):

```
Test Experiment
Stability – Batch A
```

### 2) Copy UID and name

* What it copies: The UID (human-readable unique code) and the name, joined by ": ".
* Output format: Newline-separated list.
* Example:

```
EP1: Test Experiment
EP2: Stability – Batch A
```

#### 3) Copy SID

* What it copies: The SID (system ID; globally unique, non-editable).
* Output format: Newline-separated list.
* Example:

```
adgj0a40x43bc7chmrwBGL
7p8k2q1m4n9r0s3t5u6vWX
```

#### 4) Copy SID and name

* What it copies: An array of JSON objects, each with "sid" and "name".
* Output format: A single JSON array (valid JSON).
* Example (2 records):

```
[
  {"sid":"adgj0a40x43bc7chmrwBGL","name":"EP1: Test Experiment"},
  {"sid":"7p8k2q1m4n9r0s3t5u6vWX","name":"EP2: Stability – Batch A"}
]
```

## Behavior details

* Selection order: Items are copied in the same order they appear in the current table (including any active sort).
* Delimiter: One record per line for text outputs; JSON output is a single array.
* Encoding: Names are copied exactly as displayed (Unicode preserved). In JSON mode, special characters are properly escaped.
* Clipboard only: No file is created; content goes directly to your OS clipboard.
* Permissions: You can copy any record you can view; hidden columns do not affect copying.

## When to use each mode

* Name: Quick human-readable lists for messages or notes.
* UID and name: Share a readable ID with context, handy for stakeholders who reference UIDs.
* SID: Precise machine-stable identifiers for API calls, imports, or support tickets.
* SID and name (JSON): Structured payloads for scripts, integrations, or bulk operations.

## Tips & troubleshooting

* Pasting into spreadsheets: Use *Copy name*, *Copy UID and name*, or *Copy SID* and then use “Split text to columns” on ": " if needed.
* Need CSV: Paste the newline list into a sheet and export to CSV, or transform the JSON array as required.
* Nothing copied? Ensure at least one row is selected and your browser allows clipboard access.
* Large selections: Copy works for large sets; however, extremely big selections may be truncated by OS clipboard limits.

## Glossary

* UID (User-readable ID): Short, readable identifier like EP1.
* SID (System ID): Long, immutable system identifier like adgj0a40x43bc7chmrwBGL.

## Examples at a glance

* Names: Test Experiment
* UID + Name: EP1: Test Experiment
* SID: adgj0a40x43bc7chmrwBGL
* SID + Name (JSON): \[{"sid":"adgj0a40x43bc7chmrwBGL","name":"EP1: Test Experiment"}]