You can copy and paste from one catalogue to another. For example, by opening the default HIPS and SIPS Features catalogue and then opening the catalogue or the *.hips file for a project.
There are many attributes that must exist for new side scan objects. The easiest way to make a new object complete with required attributes is to copy and paste an existing one.
For example, to add a modified version of the PIPSOL object:
1. Select PIPSOL in the Objects list.
2. Click Copy.
3. Select the Objects layer in the list.
4. Click Paste.
A new object called PIPSOL(2) is added to the list. The number “2” is appended to the object acronym, since copies cannot have the same acronym as the original.
You can edit the acronym of the copy. However, if you need specific symbolization for your modified attribute or object, you must use an S-57 acronym to ensure that features such as contacts are symbolized correctly.
The copy will include all the attributes of the original object, however, some of the attributes may no longer be mandatory.
5. Expand the layers under PIPSOL(2) in the Objects list to view all the attributes.