.TH "md_doc_usecases_snippet_sharing_UC_duplicate_snippet" 3elektra "Sat Jun 5 2021" "Version 0.9.6" "Elektra" \" -*- nroff -*-
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.SH NAME
md_doc_usecases_snippet_sharing_UC_duplicate_snippet \- Use Case: Create Configuration Snippet from Existing Snippet 

.SH "Summary"
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\fBTitle:\fP Create configuration snippet from existing snippet
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\fBScope:\fP Entry Management
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\fBLevel:\fP User Goal
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\fBActors:\fP Authenticated user
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\fBBrief:\fP User can create a new configuration snippet (database entry) based on an existing snippet\&. The existing snippet will be filled in the mask for the creation of a new snippet\&.
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.SH "Scenarios"
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\fBPrecondition:\fP Authenticated, sufficient permissions
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\fBMain success scenario:\fP All inputs validate and the configuration snippet could be parsed and stored in the Elektra database successfully\&. The user is then redirected to the detailed view of the created snippet\&.
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\fBAlternative scenario:\fP Wrong inputs lead to an error message and ask the user to correct them, then they can try again\&. It is also possible that the supplied configuration snippet is of an unsupported format\&. In either case the user retrieves a response containing error information\&.
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\fBError scenario:\fP Technical problems prevent the storage process from completing\&. The user is informed about the issue\&.
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\fBPostcondition:\fP Configuration snippet is stored in the database successfully and can be found through search and direct link\&.
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\fBNon-functional Constraints:\fP
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Can be used to create snippet histories 
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