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Task → Copy Task
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation allows users to copy a specific task from one task group to another within the Octoparse platform. It is useful for scenarios where users want to duplicate task configurations or workflows without recreating them from scratch, facilitating task management and reuse.
Use Case Examples
- Copy a web scraping task from one project group to another to reuse the scraping setup.
- Duplicate a data extraction task to modify it for a different data source while preserving the original task.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Task Group | Select the source task group containing the task to be copied. |
| Task | Select the specific task to copy from the chosen task group. |
| Destination Task Group | Select the target task group where the task will be copied to. |
Output
JSON
taskId- The ID of the copied task.taskGroupId- The ID of the destination task group where the task was copied.taskName- The name of the copied task.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Octoparse API authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the source task group and task IDs are valid and accessible with the provided API credentials.
- Verify that the destination task group ID exists and the user has permission to copy tasks into it.
- Common errors include authentication failures, invalid task or group IDs, and network issues. Check API credentials and network connectivity if errors occur.