This page explains how the Content Tracker handles duplication and large pastes.
Copying Rows #
If you copy an entire row and paste it elsewhere, the system treats that pasted row as a new item.
When a pasted row initializes, the system:
- Assigns a new ItemID
- Resets Version to 1
- Rebuilds system fields (Active, dates, SnapshotPeriod, ChangeNote, ChangeType)
- Prevents duplicate ItemID + Version pairs
This keeps pasted rows from merging into existing version history.
Bulk Pasting #
Pastes affecting multiple rows or multiple columns trigger extra checks.
These may take a moment, especially in larger sheets.
During a bulk paste, the system:
- Detects and fixes duplicate ItemID + Version combinations
- Restores checkbox and dropdown validation
- Re-enforces protected system fields
- Re-stamps LastUpdated and SnapshotPeriod when needed
Safe Pasting Tips #
- Paste plain text when possible
- Avoid pasting into ItemID, Version, Active, or date columns
- Don’t paste over system fields unless you want the script to replace them
- Give the sheet a moment to finish processing before continuing
Fixing Blank or Broken System Fields #
If a pasted row ends up with missing system fields (ItemID, Version, dates, ChangeNote, ChangeType), select those rows and run:
Content Tools → Admin → Generate System Fields for Selected Rows
This safely regenerates all system values without touching your content columns.
Why This Matters #
These safeguards prevent version corruption and ensure each item maintains its own clean history, even after large copy/paste operations.
