Extract part of .indd file

Hi everyone,
I would like to know if it is somehow possible to extract (export) a small part of a larger template. Specifically, I have a template for a book of articles, which is set up exactly as I want it to be. Is it possible to extract only one article from it (i.e., 6 pages from 200).
I have tried several things, but neither worked.
Thank you in advance.

Make a new document with 1 page and ideally same page dimensions. Also open the source document.
In the source document, select the 6 pages in the PAGES panel and from the mini menu chose "Move pages" and in the dialog select the new document.
In the new document delete the one blank page that was created with the new document.
Save new document.

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