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4.2.5 Cloning a spec sheet to preserve old measurements

Cloning a spec sheet to preserve old measurements

4.2.5   TIP   step-by-step

 


When a bowler returns to have a new ball drilled with the same layout and measurements as a previous ball, cloning a spec sheet saves time and prevents transcription errors. Instead of re-entering every measurement from scratch, you duplicate an existing spec sheet and then make only the changes needed for the new ball. The original spec sheet is never altered.

🔄 What Cloning Does

  • ✅ Creates a complete copy of the selected spec sheet — including span, pitch, grip type, layout, and notes.
  • ✅ Assigns today's date to the new sheet by default (editable before saving).
  • ✅ Leaves the Ball Name field blank or pre-filled with the original name so you can update it for the new ball.
  • ✅ Saves the clone as a separate, independent record — changes to the clone never affect the original.
  • ❌ Does not automatically link the clone to an arsenal ball — that step is done separately if you use the Arsenal or Arsenal Plus features.

Tip: Cloning is also useful when drilling the same layout on two different balls for the same bowler simultaneously — clone first, then adjust only the ball name and any minor layout differences on each copy. Verify with Spectre team: confirm whether the clone pre-fills the ball name or leaves it blank.

🛠️ How to Clone a Spec Sheet

  1. Open the bowler's profile by selecting them from the Bowlers list.
  2. Navigate to the Spec Sheets tab for that bowler.
  3. Find the spec sheet you want to clone. Use the date and ball name to confirm you have the right record.
  4. Open the spec sheet, then select the Clone option — look for the clone or duplicate icon in the spec sheet action menu.
  5. Spectre Cloud creates a copy and opens it for editing.
  6. Update the Ball Name to reflect the new ball.
  7. Update the Date if needed (defaults to today).
  8. Edit any measurements, pitches, or layout details that differ from the original.
  9. Save the cloned spec sheet.

Note: The clone action is available from both the spec sheet list view and the individual spec sheet detail view. Verify with Spectre team: confirm exact label and location of the clone action (e.g., whether it is a button, a dropdown menu item, or a context menu icon).

📋 What to Review After Cloning

Even when a bowler wants the "exact same" drilling, it is good practice to review every field before saving the clone. Measurements that worked well on a previous ball may need minor adjustments due to differences in the new ball's core, coverstock, or surface finish.

Field Typical action after cloning
Ball Name Always update — this is the primary identifier for the new record.
Date Update if drilling on a different day than today.
Span measurements Keep unless the bowler's hand has changed or a different span type is being used.
Pitch values Keep unless adjusting for a different ball weight or finger insert change.
Layout / drilling angles Update if the new ball has a different core that requires a layout adjustment.
Notes Update to reflect the reason for the new drilling — e.g., Cloned from Storm Phaze II. Adjusted VAL angle for asymmetric core.

☁️ Cloning Across Devices

Because Spectre Cloud syncs in real time, a spec sheet cloned on one device is immediately available on all other logged-in devices. If you start a clone on a desktop workstation and then move to a tablet at the drill press, the record will be waiting for you without any manual transfer.

✨ Why Cloning Preserves Your History

One of the most common mistakes when re-drilling a bowler is accidentally overwriting or editing the old spec sheet instead of creating a new one. Cloning prevents this by design — the original record is read-only from the perspective of the clone operation. Your complete drilling history for each bowler remains intact, which is valuable for:

  • ✅ Reviewing what layouts have worked for a bowler over time.
  • ✅ Explaining past decisions to a bowler who wants to understand their history.
  • ✅ Reverting to a previous layout if a newer drilling is not performing as expected.
  • ✅ Providing accurate records if a bowler transitions to another pro shop and requests their fitting history.
  • 4.2.2 — Naming a spec sheet (ball name, date, notes)
  • 4.2.1 — Creating a new spec sheet
  • 4.4 — Viewing spec sheet history for a bowler
  • 7.1 — Arsenal overview (linking cloned spec sheets to arsenal balls)

Tip: Get into the habit of updating the Notes field on every cloned sheet with a brief reason for the new drilling. Over time, these notes become a valuable record of a bowler's equipment evolution and make it much easier to have informed conversations about future ball choices.

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