Mastering Event Management: How To Copy And Paste Events In TEW IX For Efficient Booking

To copy and paste events in TEW IX, navigate to the Pre-Set Events section within the office or database editor and utilize the Add Multiple or Clone Event functions to duplicate show structures across your schedule. This process ensures consistent broadcasting slots, venue requirements, and prestige levels while minimizing the manual overhead of individual event creation by approximately 85%. Effective event duplication relies on maintaining synchronized broadcaster agreements and ensuring that event templates do not conflict with existing tour dates or worker availability windows.

Pre-Operation Database and Schedule Planning

Before attempting to duplicate or mass-produce events within the Total Extreme Wrestling IX (TEW IX) interface, a user must establish a foundational database structure. TEW IX operates on a relational data logic where an event is not merely a name on a calendar but a container for broadcasting contracts, production values, and historical prestige. Failing to verify prerequisite settings can lead to scheduling conflicts that disrupt the artificial intelligence's ability to simulate worker travel or cause broadcaster contract violations.

• Essential Management Tools: A stable installation of TEW IX, access to the "Office" sub-menu for active save games, or the "Editor" for base database modifications.
• Mandatory Knowledge: Understanding of the 4-week, 12-month calendar system utilized by Grey Dog Software titles, specifically how "Week 1, Monday" logic differs from real-world date tracking.
• Broadcaster Compliance: Verified "Time Slot" availability for the intended copy-paste range to prevent "Show Cancelled" notifications due to network preemptions.
• Scope and Duration: Budget roughly 10-15 minutes for a full year of event scheduling once templates are established, significantly lower than the 2-3 hours required for manual entry.

Execution Workflow for Duplicating and Scheduling Events

The process of copying events in TEW IX is primarily handled through the "Pre-Set Events" interface rather than a traditional Windows-style clipboard. This ensures that all underlying metadata—such as event importance and brand association—remains intact.

Step 1: Navigating to the Pre-Set Events Interface

Enter your active save game and access the "Office" button located on the main taskbar. From here, select the "Company" tab and then "Pre-Set Events." If you are working on a mod before starting a game, navigate to the "Database Editor" from the main menu, select your specific database, and click on "Pre-Set Events." This screen acts as the master registry for every show your promotion intends to run, excluding "Lesser Shows" which are handled via the Broadcaster screen.

Step 2: Selecting and Cloning the Source Template

Locate the event you wish to use as your master copy. In TEW IX, it is more efficient to create one perfectly calibrated event (e.g., "Monday Night Grapple") than to try and edit multiple existing events. Once the source is selected, look for the "Clone" or "Copy" function.

Pro-Tip: Always verify the "Event Importance" setting on your source event before copying. If you copy a "Big" event template for a weekly TV show, your company's finances and popularity will suffer significantly due to the mismatch between show scale and audience expectations.

Step 3: Utilizing the Add Multiple Function

To truly "paste" events across a calendar, the "Add Multiple" feature is the technical standard. Instead of manually creating twelve individual monthly pay-per-views, select your template and choose "Add Multiple." This opens a sub-menu where you can define the frequency (e.g., Monthly, Weekly, or Bi-Weekly) and the specific week and day.

1. Set the start month (e.g., January).
2. Select the specific week (e.g., Week 4).
3. Choose the day of the week (e.g., Sunday).
4. Input the number of occurrences (e.g., 12 for a full year).

Step 4: Configuring Data Retention and Brand Splits

When the software generates the "pasted" events, it asks which data points to retain. In TEW IX, pay close attention to the "Brand" and "Broadcaster" checkboxes. If your promotion uses a brand split, ensure the copied events are assigned to the correct roster (Raw, SmackDown, etc.) or set to "All" if it is a cross-brand supercard.

Warning: Copying an event that is tied to a "Fixed Venue" can lead to catastrophic attendance failures if the venue capacity is too small for your promotion's growing popularity over the course of the year. Set venues to "Regional" or "Based on Popularity" unless the event is a specific historical site-locked show.

Step 5: Validating the Schedule via the Calendar View

After the mass-copy operation is complete, exit the Pre-Set Events screen and navigate to the "Schedule" or "Calendar" view. Review the upcoming months to ensure that the "pasted" events do not overlap with "Tour Dates" if you are running a Japanese-style touring product. TEW IX handles overlapping shows by prioritizing the most prestigious event, which can lead to your weekly TV being skipped if a monthly event is pasted onto the same day.

Event Category and Duplication Specifications

Different event types in TEW IX carry specific technical weights. Understanding these parameters is crucial for ensuring that your copied schedule functions realistically within the game’s simulation engine.

Common Scheduling Failures and Database Fixes

Even with a streamlined copy-paste workflow, the complex interaction between broadcasters and company popularity can cause errors during the simulation phase.

• The Vanishing Broadcaster Error

  
  
  
  • Root Cause: The event was copied with a specific broadcaster assigned, but the company's contract with that broadcaster expired or the company's "Size" dropped below the broadcaster's minimum requirement.
  • Actionable Fix: Go to the Pre-Set Events menu, select the affected events, and use the "Mass Edit" function to remove the specific broadcaster or assign a new "Negotiated" slot.

• The Mid-Week Collision

  
  
  
  • Root Cause: "Add Multiple" was used to paste events on a Monday, but the promotion also has a "Touring" schedule that covers Mondays, leading to fatigue penalties for the roster.
  • Actionable Fix: Shift the copied events to a non-touring day (e.g., Sunday) or reduce the "Intensity" of the copied event template to "Low" to mitigate physical toll on workers.

• Prestige Decay on Cloned Events

  
  
  
  • Root Cause: When events are copied, they often inherit a default "Prestige" of 0 or a very low number if not manually set in the source template.
  • Actionable Fix: Manually adjust the first event's prestige in the editor. Subsequent "Successful" versions of the event will naturally grow in prestige, but starting at 0 can negatively impact initial "Show Quality" ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I copy events from TEW 2020 into TEW IX directly?

No, you cannot directly copy-paste event data between different game versions due to changes in the database schema and broadcaster logic. You must use the official "Database Converter" tool provided by Grey Dog Software to migrate your 2020 data into the TEW IX format first, then use the internal TEW IX tools to manage event duplication.

Does copying an event also copy the matches I booked?

No, the copy-paste function in the Pre-Set Events menu only duplicates the "container" or "template" of the event, such as the name, length, and broadcasting details. To copy a specific match card or booking structure, you must use the "Booking Template" feature within the actual PM (Post-Meeting) booking screen, which is a separate system from the schedule editor.

Why does my "pasted" event show as "Untelevised"?

This occurs when the "Broadcaster" link is broken during the copy process. Usually, this happens because the copied event’s date falls outside of your current broadcasting contract's end date. To fix this, you must renew your television or PPV deal and then manually re-link the broadcaster to the scheduled events.

Is there a limit to how many events I can copy at once?

TEW IX does not have a hard-coded limit on the number of events you can add via the "Add Multiple" tool. However, it is technically recommended to only schedule one year at a time to remain flexible for company growth, as your venue needs and broadcasting requirements will likely change as your promotion gains or loses popularity.

How do I copy events between two different companies in the same game?

You cannot directly copy events from Company A to Company B within the active save game's "Office." You must go into the "In-Game Editor," find Company A's events, take note of the settings, and then manually recreate them or use a "Template" if one exists in the global database for that promotion type.

Optimize Your Booking Strategy

Mastering the event duplication tools in TEW IX is the first step toward building a professional wrestling empire without the burnout of repetitive data entry. Transition from a manual scheduler to a strategic booker by refining your event templates and automating your annual calendar today.