The copy operation creates a dependent shallow (only on client) copy of another part. The new part has its own set of attributes (except for representation), but shares geometric and variable data with the original. One of the best reasons to create a copy is to show multiple variables on one part at the same time in a side-by-side configuration. The copy can be moved independently since new copies are automatically assigned a new frame (See Create and Manipulate Frames). If you need to do more than this to the new part, then consider reloading the part or cloning the part (See Clone a Part).