Switch items automatically
You can automatically replace all items or a range of items listed in the left portion of the Switch Items dialog box with equivalent items from the catalog chosen in the Available catalogs pane.
Complete the following steps to switch items automatically:
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In the Switch Items dialog box, select the catalog that contains the items you want to replace from the Currently used catalogs list. The items are then listed in the grid containing the User code and Description columns.
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In the Available catalogs list, select the catalog from which you want to choose replacement items.
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Select the Show all catalogs check box to access all industry catalogs in the database; if this check box is cleared, only the catalogs corresponding to the industry catalog selected in the Currently used catalogs list are accessible.
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Select the Search by User code first check box to prompt a search for equivalent items by user code followed by link code. Type one or more characters in the field at the bottom of the categories list to narrow the search. If cleared, this option prompts a search by link code followed by user code.
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To delete one or more items from your design before switching, select the item(s) to delete (press the SHIFT or CTRL keys while making multiple selections) and click the Delete button. If prompted, click Yes to delete the item(s) permanently.
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To replace all items listed, click the Automatic button.
To switch one or more items, press the SHIFT or CTRL key while selecting the items you want to have replaced, and then click Automatic.
The Switched items tab automatically displays the newly replaced items. -
To confirm the switch without leaving the Switch Items dialog box, click Apply.
To confirm the switch and close the Switch Items dialog box, click OK. Your layout now shows the labels of the replacement items.
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