Replacing by an Existing Object

You can replace an object by an existing object of the same type (a product by a product, for example).

Note: When you create new content, you must specify the associated design range. Normal range is the default option and is sufficient in the majority of cases. For more information, see 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps: Introducing Design Range Management.

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Replacing Products
  1. From the tree, select the object to be replaced.

    Tip: You can multiselect objects of the same type. In such case, the command is only available from the context menu.

  2. From the Product Modification section of the action bar, click Replace by Existing .

    Tip: This command is also available from the context menu.

    Note: Depending on the context, a Replace Options dialog box may appear to propose contextual options. See Managing Replace Options.

    A Filter symbol appears under your pointer. The Content Chooser lets you select an object:

    • In the tree or in the work area.
    • In the Search Results panel. For more information, see the 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps User's Guide.
    • In a library. You must first open an existing library: from the Tools section of the action bar, click Library Browser .

      For more information, see Design IP Classification User's Guide: Working with Libraries.

  3. Select a second object.

    Notes:
    • If you select a representation, its parent part or product will be inserted.
    • You must select a representation in the same editor as the representation to be replaced.
    Tip: If you select a replacing representation from the Search panel, an option is proposed to load the product without its children. This option appears if the Do not expand structure when loading data in Replace commands option is selected in Me > Preferences > App Preferences > 3D Modeling > Systems Architecture > Product Structure Design > Product Visualization. For more information, see Product Visualization.

    The first object is replaced.
    Warning: The instance name (displayed in the Properties dialog box) is not updated. The previous instance name is kept.
    Important:
    • This command is not available for a root product or an aggregated representation instance.
    • An object can be replaced by any object of the same type, but cannot be replaced by itself, neither by one of its parents product.