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# Copy data from a previous report

If you have created previous reports for a property, you can copy the data from the previous reports. This also includes the defects and photographs.


# Copy data from a previous report on the Mobile App


1. Follow the instructions in this help article to create a new report: [Create a new report.](/en/article/create-a-new-report-xr3w6r/)
2. After selecting the report type for your new report, turn **Copy structure and data from previous report **on.
3. Click **Report to copy** and select the report you wish to copy the data from.


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5. If you want to copy all the defects from the chosen report, turn **Copy defects from the above report** on.
6. If you want to copy all the photographs from the chosen report, turn **Copy photographs from above report** on.
7. If you are creating a comparison by copying an existing Inventory report into a new Check Out report, you can **toggle off** the **Copy photographs from above report**. You will still be able to see the photos on the previous report, however, you will be able to add new images for the Check Out.

||| When creating a comparison check-out report, enabling **Copy photographs from above report** will duplicate them on the previous and current report. In this case, keep them switched off to avoid having to manually delete the photos.


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6. Click **Create report** to create a report with copied data.


# Copy data from a previous report on Web App


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