# Workaround for copying records (besides creating an API/JavaScript

**URL:** <https://forums.knack.com/t/workaround-for-copying-records-besides-creating-an-api-javascript/15326>\
**Category:** API & Custom Code\
**Created:** [December 11, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/workaround-for-copying-records-besides-creating-an-api-javascript/15326 "2023-12-11T16:59:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Charles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/charles/32/5591_2.png) [@Charles](https://forums.knack.com/u/Charles)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/workaround-for-copying-records-besides-creating-an-api-javascript/15326/1 "2023-12-11T16:59:54Z")

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Hi All,  
I have attached a few images that explain what I am trying to do. I have a Template Event and Template Event Role objects. When creating a new Event, the user can manually put in the roles, or they can select a template. If they select a template, I want to be able to bring (copy) all the child records from Template Event Role to Event Role.

I have attempted a work-around but am missing one key aspect and looking for some advice.

THank you

 ![Knack 1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/knack/original/2X/7/7fdb24fe509e45a76826439b8b7d9d67b94f20c2.jpeg)  
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**Author:** ![CarlHolmes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.knack.com/carlholmes/32/2814_2.png) [@CarlHolmes](https://forums.knack.com/u/CarlHolmes)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.knack.com/t/workaround-for-copying-records-besides-creating-an-api-javascript/15326/2 "2023-12-11T22:08:43Z")

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@Charles - quite a bit to unpack here. It’s the sort of thing I’d need to see as I’m much better looking at the schema. I’ve sent you a DM as using Make is likely a pretty simple solution.