---
title: "Copy an existing project"
method: POST
path: "/projects/{projectId}/copy"
tags: ["Projects"]
---

# Copy an existing project

`POST /projects/{projectId}/copy`

## Request body

- ProjectCopyRequest
  - `spaceId` string, uuid — If missing, the project will be copied in the Personal Space of the user.
  - `parentFolderId` string, uuid — If missing, the project is located at the root level of the Space.
  - `name` string, required — The project title should contain the application you want to analyze as well as the simulation method you want to use, e.g. 'Heat exchanger - CHT simulation'.
  - `description` string, required — A meaningful description of the project.

## Response `200`

Successful creation of the project

- Project
  - `projectId` string
  - `spaceId` string, uuid — Always returned by the backend. Optional at project creation. If missing, the project will be created in the Personal Space of the user.
  - `parentFolderId` string, uuid — If missing, the project is located at the root level of the Space.
  - `createdAt` string, date-time
  - `name` string, required — The project title should contain the application you want to analyze as well as the simulation method you want to use, e.g. 'Heat exchanger - CHT simulation'.
  - `description` string — A meaningful description of the project.
  - `measurementSystem` 'SI' | 'US_CUSTOMARY', required — The measurement system of the project. Can't be modified.
  - `tags` string[]

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request.

---

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