# Copying devices

You can reuse a parameterised device via copy and paste.

1. Start editing the real-time application.
2. In the menu bar, click Devices.
3. In the device tree, right-click on the device you want to copy.
4. In the context menu, select Copy.
5. In the device tree, right-click on the bus system into which you want to paste the copy of the device.
6. In the context menu, select Paste.

7. ## NOTICE

   If Paste is not displayed in the context menu, you cannot paste the device into this location.

1. A copy of the device and its parameter settings is added to the end of the selected bus system. Where applicable, a new device address and a new instance name is generated for the copy.