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9 (2019)
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PPM All Outputs Graphic Controls whether catalog items are placed as substitutions for existing drawing items or placed normally.

When this mode is active, the software places catalog items only when they replace an existing drawing item. When this mode is not active, the software places catalog items as usual. The Replace Mode command copies properties of the current item onto the new item.

The Replace Mode command works for like objects only. The item that you want to replace in the drawing must be of the same class: equipment class, inline component class, and so forth. For instance, you can replace a vessel with another vessel, but you cannot replace a vessel with a pump. One exception is that the software ignores the instrument class when you replace instruments. The software does look at the value of the Is Inline property to prevent an inline instrument being replaced with an offline instrument. The software also takes into consideration the connect points that are in use on the currently placed item. This stipulation means you cannot replace an angled item for a straight item when the straight item is already connected at both ends. For example, you cannot replace a Flanged Nozzle with an Angle Parametric Nozzle if the nozzle is already connected to a pipe run; likewise for angled valves. Replace Mode also works on parametrics. Resizing is only maintained during the replace if both symbols have identical variables.

  • The Replace Mode functions very much like Edit > Replace. However, the replace mode works for only one item at a time and is not activated from inside a dialog.

  • You cannot use the Replace Mode for pipe runs or signal lines. If you need to replace pipe runs or signal lines, use the Edit > Replace command.

When replacing a symbol, Pipe Spec and Item Tag validation routines are run for appropriate items.