Copying a pattern from /patterns means losing details in header

[warudin]

Description

Registering a pattern by adding a .php file to the /patterns folder has some advantages in regard to functionality. Mainly, you can configure in which context a pattern can be used, by adding something like Block Types: core/query in the patterns header.

Having a pattern registered via the /patterns folder results in a locked pattern which can't be modified directly. If a user wants to modify the pattern in the Full Site Editor, this can only be done by duplicating the pattern to the "My patterns" category. After doing this, the copied pattern will not have the configuration from the original file.

Only the Title value from the original header can be controlled through the Full Site Editor. Other aspects can not be changed and are lost.

I think the Block Types value can be important for the user experience. The original configuration shouldn't be lost in my opinion, but since there are no controls for all rules in the header I'm not sure what can be done.

Step-by-step reproduction instructions

1. Register a pattern by adding a .php file in the /patterns folder, add something like Block Types: core/query in the file header. This will result the pattern only being available in the inserter when adding a core/query block
2. Go to Appearance > Editor > Patterns and find your pattern
3. Press the three horizontal dots in the bottom right of the pattern and press Copy to My patterns

Observations:

• The new pattern won't be available in the context of the Block Types block
• The pattern will be available from the Inserter directly

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Environment info

• WordPress 6.3
• Gutenberg 16.5 RC1

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[annezazu]

Hey there! Thanks for opening this. I'm going to consolidate it with this one: #53396 as it covers the same use case. I agree, this something key to have add to better wed all of the various options now available.