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Google Drive - Copy A File (with permissions and protections)

Action: Google Drive
Event: Copy A File

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When a Google Sheets file is copied the copy is missing the permissions and protections of the original

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In this scenario, I am looking at the original document that I am trying to copy.

If I open and view the protected sheets and ranges, I have selected certain range editing permissions.
See: screenshot-2023-12-14-150102-png.35295

When I open the google sheet and share it I have the option to "share it with the same people". By doing so all the functionality of the sheet remains intact and as intended.
See: screenshot-2023-12-14-150150-png.35297

When a copy of the file in Pabbly is made using the

Action: Google Drive
Event: Copy A File

The sheet is still shared with the same people, but they are no longer able to edit the protected ranges. Their permissions are gone.
See: screenshot-2023-12-14-145856-png.35296

If they try to edit anything, they receive this message.
See: screenshot-docs-google-com-2023-12-14-14_50_45-png.35294

How do I ensure all the permissions and protections of the original sheet are applied to the copy?