Refer to Copy and Paste Variables and Questions for methods not involving writing code.
// Working on Phone.sav, this creates an exact copy of Q2 called "Q2 copy".
project.dataFiles[0].getQuestionByName('Q2').duplicate('Q2 copy');
See also
- QScript for an explanation of how to run this code.
- QScript Examples Library for other examples.
- QScript Reference for technical information.
- JavaScript for information about the JavaScript programming language.
- Table JavaScript and Plot JavaScript for tools for using JavaScript to modify the appearance of tables and charts.
- JavaScript Variables for detail on how to create new variables in the Variables and Questions tab using JavaScript.