Cloning objects

Cloning an object creates a new object with all the same attribute values as the original — except its Workflow attribute values, which need special handling so the clone starts in a valid state.

Original object's situation	Result for the clone
Already in an initial workflow state	Clone uses the same state.
Not in an initial state; the workflow attribute isn't required	Clone's workflow attribute is left empty.
Not in an initial state; the workflow attribute is required, and there's exactly one initial state	Clone defaults to that initial state.
Not in an initial state; the workflow attribute is required, and there are multiple initial states	The clone fails with a validation error — there's no picker for this case.