Replacing Data

You can replace data across a whole electrical project, for example to replace one manufacturer part with another, or one set of symbols with another.

  1. Click Process > Replace Data .
    The wizard has several tabs. Each relates to a specific information type.

    This wizard can use a configuration file defined in the second step. This configuration saves all actions you carry out during this data replacement. It could be reused for another data replacement.

  2. Electrical project data replacement: This step allows you to go to the tab you want to manage. However, it's best to manage each tab to check the changes that could be made.
  3. Selection: The choices made are saved to a configuration file in the Saving step; this can then be loaded from the Current configuration drop-down menu. The Selection tab allows users to define the data types to be processed during the replacement process.
    1. Check the data types to be managed. This directly affects the available data tabs at the top of the dialog.
    2. Click Next to go through the data tabs, or click directly on any particular data tab to manage those replacements.
    3. You can copy and paste to edit the data in Excel or another spreadsheet app. Select the cells you want to edit and press Ctrl+C, then, in the spreadsheet app, press press Ctrl+V to paste the data. Edit the data and then copy and paste it back into app.
  4. Manufacturer Parts
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected reference. Double-click the State field to display information relating to why the reference replacement is not valid.

    If an inconsistent reference is selected and checked for replacement, it is applied regardless of the potential discrepancy.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Manufacturer Displays the manufacturer names located within the electrical project.
    Reference Displays the electrical project cable reference.
    Manufacturer (Replaced by) Indicates the manufacturer name that will replace the existing instances of manufacturer.
    Reference (Replaced by) Indicates the manufacturer part name that will replace the existing instances. Double click the field to access the Manufacturer part selection dialog. The selection made here populates the Manufacturer (Replaced by) field.
    Select Check boxes are displayed when the Manufacturer and Reference (Replaced by) fields are filled out. Activating the check box indicates that the replacement should be made. If a previously saved configuration file has been loaded, you might need to uncheck certain selections.
    Click to remove the selected cable reference data (Replaced by).
  5. Cable references: The Cable references tab operates in the same manner as the Manufacturer parts.
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected reference. Double-click the State field to display information relating to why the reference replacement is not valid.

    If an inconsistent reference is selected and checked for replacement, it is applied regardless of the potential discrepancy.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Manufacturer Displays the manufacturer names located within the electrical project.
    Reference Displays the electrical project cable reference.
    Manufacturer (Replaced by) Indicates the manufacturer name that will replace the existing instances of manufacturer.
    Reference (Replaced by) Indicates the manufacturer part name that will replace the existing instances. Double click the field to access the Manufacturer part selection dialog. The selection made here populates the Manufacturer (Replaced by) field.
    Select Check boxes are displayed when the Manufacturer and Reference (Replaced by) fields are filled out. Activating the check box indicates that the replacement should be made. If a previously saved configuration file has been loaded, you might need to uncheck certain selections.
    Click to remove the selected cable reference data (Replaced by).
  6. Symbols
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected symbol. Double-click the State field to display information relating to why the symbol replacement is not valid.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Name Displays the symbol names located within the electrical project.
    Name (Replaced by) Indicates the symbol name that will replace the existing instances of the symbol.
    Select Check boxes are displayed when the Name (Replaced by) fields is filled out. Activating the check box indicates that the replacement should be made. If a previously saved configuration file has been loaded, you might need to uncheck certain selections.
    Click to remove the selected symbol data (Replaced by).
    The previews on the right of the dialog show the current or existing symbols and the symbol that is replaced by.
  7. Title Blocks: The Title block tab operates in the same manner as the Symbols tab.
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected title block. Double-click the State field to display information relating to why the symbol replacement is not valid.

    If an inconsistent symbol is selected and checked for replacement, it is applied regardless of the potential discrepancy.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Name Displays the title block names located within the electrical project.
    Name (Replaced by) Indicates the title block name that will replace the existing instances of the title block.
    Select Checkboxes are displayed when the Name (Replaced by) fields is filled out. Activating the checkbox indicates that the replacement should be made. If a previously saved configuration file has been loaded, you might need to uncheck certain selections.
    Click to remove the selected title block data (Replaced by).
    The previews on the right of the dialog show the current or existing title block and the title block that it is replaced by.
  8. Saving: Saves the settings made in the various tabs to a configuration file. You can use this configuration file in the future for replacing data.
    Save data without correspondence: Stores the items which have not been set for replacement.
  9. Click Finish to launch the data replacement. The databases and drawings are automatically updated.
    You cannot reverse this command. Save the electrical project before running the command if you are unsure about any aspect of the data replacement.

    Replace Data displays all the electrical project data available for replacement (such as symbols or manufacturers parts) and lets you select the items you want to replace.