Hi Michael,

If you want to test out workflows within a single repository you could create an additional folder structure to use for testing.  For example, you could create a root level folder called 'Test Environment' that has a copy of the rest of the repository's folder structure inside of it.

Then you would set up security so that only administrators and Laserfiche products (like Workflow, Forms, Quick Fields) can see and access the 'Test Environment' folder and its contents. That way the users won't be bothered by seeing a bunch of extra folders.

When it comes to testing out a workflow, you'll need to make sure that it is only operating within that 'Test Environment' folder structure, which can be done by including the 'Entry Path starts with...' condition within your starting rule.

You are also correct that copying a document in the repository will give it a new and unique Entry ID, because it is a separate entry.

Other users may have more ideas for you, but if this answered your question, please mark it as a user approved answer!