[Charles Turner]

Originally Posted by Daria

when I try to place the copy in a different file, I get an error: "OmniGraffle 5 got an error: Can’t make or move that element into that container."


set preNewDoc to (make new document at end of documents with properties {name:currentName})
save the front window
set newDoc to the front window

duplicate currentGroup to newDoc -- causes error!

Hi Daria-

I didn't try your script, but doesn't "make" return a reference to a DOCUMENT, but you need a reference to a CANVAS to contain the graphic group?

Best, Charles

[Daria]

Charles,

You're right. Thanks for helping me!

- Daria

[Charles Turner]

Glad I could. Have fun!

Charles