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.

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.

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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:

• To use the Match Type tool between project views, open both views and tile them in the drawing area. Then use the tool as described above to match the type of an element in one view to the type of an element in the other view. (When views are not tiled, you cannot use the Match Type tool between views.)
• To match a family type or a group type from the Project Browser, make your selection in the Project Browser first. Then start the Match Type tool, and select the elements to be converted in the drawing area.