How to pass directives to a new project

Problem:

You attempted to create a new project that will have the same directives as an existing one.  However, when using,

File-> New->Project from Existing Code, the directives are not copied over.

Resolution:

Instead of using the above sequence, create a template from the source project, as detailed below, and the new project will contain the same directives as the original one:

open your original project (the one with "Additional Directives")
File -> Export Template
Select project template
Give your template a name eg "myTemplate"
Finish

Now, to use this template:
File -> New Project -> COBOL
"myProjectTemplate" should be shown in the list

If you create this project it will have your "Additional Directives" and any other
project properties in the new project. Then use "Add Existing Item" to add source
to the project.