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This is a request for a new feature called “Linked Copy Section” in CCMS. This will allow editors to copy, link, and reuse entire sections (i.e., groups of components within a defined document structure), similar to current Linked Copy Component functionality but applied at section level. The goal is to improve efficiency, eliminate repetitive manual copying, reduce errors, and maintain consistency across documents that share common structured sections.

Problem Statement

Currently, CCMS supports:

• Linked Copy Component - good for single granular components

• Linked Copy Document - appropriate for full document reuse

However, there is no middle layer. Editors often need to copy entire sections of a document where:

• A section is a structured grouping of multiple components and is currently used across many ePR documents.

• These sections recur across multiple documents and teams currently spend considerable time replicating these sections manually.

• Manual copy and paste introduces ordering errors, version drift, and inconsistencies.

• Copying components one‑by‑one is time consuming and prone to mistakes.

This significantly affects accuracy and slows down workflows.

Request

A Linked Copy Section feature would complement the existing two reuse tools and fill a core gap in CCMS functionality. The feature will mirror existing linked copy component, applied at section level.

• Copy Section Link - Editors should be able to copy a link representing the entire section (all child components in the defined structure).

• Paste Section Link (Insert Linked Section)

  - Editors can insert the linked section into another document or location.

  - Inserted section displays as a linked instance, not a static copy.

• Edit Once → Updates Everywhere

  - Editing a section in one location should update all linked copies, unless deliberately unlinked.

• Unlink Section

  - Editors must be able to “unlink” a linked section instance to create a standalone editable section.

• Maintain Structure

  - The section should preserve component order, hierarchy, and nested structures.

  - This eliminates manual re‑ordering and reduces errors.

• Compatibility with existing functionalities

  - The feature must work with current CCMS drafting, editing and publishing workflows.