Copying the Structure of the App

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Hello!I'm in a bit of a pickle where creating a copy of the structure of the app would be very useful for us, but we're apprehensive about what the process of copying may do to our database.&nbsp;For context, we contracted a third-party to build out our quickbase app several years ago and no longer have connection with them. Since, we've accumulated a massive database and are always extremely cautious with any changes within our quickbase apps out of fear of corrupting the whole system, because if corrupted, we have no easy access to the original developers to fix it.&nbsp;Is there any reason to think that in the process of copying just the structure of the apps, there may be any risk at all to our database? I understand the existing copy will momentarily "pause" while the new copy is being made. What happens if there is a malfunction during that pause? Could the database be gone? Are there any other doomsday scenarios or is there really no reason to fear?Thanks for any words of wisdom!------------------------------Harrison Ray------------------------------

markshnier__you · Answer

It is extremely safe to copy an app.&nbsp; There is zero risk of damaging your production app.The only "risk" is that if you copy Users in their Roles, the users will have access to the COPY app and get confused as to which app they are in.------------------------------Mark Shnier (YQC)Quick Base Solution ProviderYour Quick Base Coachhttp://QuickBaseCoach.commark.shnier@gmail.com------------------------------

harrisonray · Answer

Thanks, Mark------------------------------Harrison Ray------------------------------

justintorrence · Answer

@Harrison Ray
If it increases your confidence at all, Quickbase makes​ daily backups by default if you haven't discussed a custom SLA with your Success Manager. Worst case scenario, you could restore to a previous backup (though you would lose any data changes from before the restore).
On a side note, if you don't have access to the developer who originally created the application I would recommend getting connected with another developer or Quickbase Solution Provider to help you document the requirements of the application or the current state if possible. This way if you were in need of an emergency fix, you could pass the documentation onto a developer who could help.------------------------------Justin TorrenceQuickbase Expert, Jaybird Technologiesjtorrence@jaybirdtechnologies.comhttps://www.jaybirdtechnologies.com/------------------------------

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