You can convert the group to a new model, or replace the group with an existing model that is then linked to the project.
You can convert groups to linked models. It is recommended that you use groups when there is significant geometrical interactivity in a model (for example, joins, inserts, or references) and where project standards need to be managed in one location. Sample scenarios where you would use groups are hotel rooms, apartments, and repeating floors.
When you convert a group to a linked model, any excluded elements are restored in the link. See Exclude Elements from a Group Instance.
- In the drawing area, select the group.
- Click Modify | Model Groups tab
Group panel
(Link). - In the Convert to Link dialog, select one of the following:
- Replace with a new project file: Creates a new model. When you select this option, the Save Group dialog opens. Navigate to the location where you want to save the file. If you want the new link to have the same name as the group, leave the default name, otherwise enter a name for the link, and click Save.
- Replace with an existing project file: Replaces the group with an existing model. When you select this option, the Open dialog opens. Navigate to the location of the file you want to use, and click Open.
If there is a linked model in the project with the same name as the group, a message displays to indicate this. You can do one of the following:
- Click Yes to replace the file.
- Click No to save the file with a new name. The Save As dialog opens, where you can enter a new name for the linked model.
- Click Cancel to cancel the conversion.