Change Element Types Using the Match Type Tool

Use the Match Type tool to convert one or more elements to match the type assigned to another element.

The source element and the target elements must belong to the same general category.

For example, you can select a generic wall, and then select other walls of various types and convert them all to generic walls.

The Match Type tool copies type parameters from the source element to target elements. It does not copy instance parameters.

  1. Click Modify tabClipboard panel (Match Type Properties).

    The cursor changes to a paint brush.

  2. Click an element of the type to which you want to convert other elements.

    The cursor paint brush is now full.

    Example

  3. Click an element of the same category to convert it to the type you selected.

    To convert multiple elements, continue clicking them individually, or on the Modify | Match Type tabMultiple panel, click (Select Multiple). Draw a selection box to select the elements, and click Finish Selection.

  4. If you want to select a new type, click an open space in the drawing area (or press Esc once) to empty the paint brush cursor and start over.
  5. To exit the tool, press Esc twice.

The following restrictions apply to the Match Type tool: