topic Re: Replace a single module in Project data & BIM

Replace a single module

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:32:50 GMT

In a project I have placed (read hotlinked) several modules.

In this case I have an apartment building with several types of apartments.
Type A, Type B e.g.
The modules have the same dimensions, but a different layout.

On a floor I have 5 type A's.
How can I replace one of the type A's with an other module?
If I relink the module through the hotlink manager all type A's will be replace by another Type.
I know I can delete the module and then place an new one, but sometimes you want to replace for example 20 out of 100 of the same modules.
Is it possible to only select the 20 wanted modules and then replace them?

Re: Replace an single module

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:03:54 GMT

Hi Edwin.
Select the modules you want to replace. Go to "Hotlinked Module Settings" and click "Change Hotlink..." then choose the other modules you want to replace with.

Re: Replace an single module

Scott Bulmer — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:52:37 GMT

In V17, my 'Change Hotlink' is greyed out. Any suggestions?

Re: Replace an single module

Link — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:58:57 GMT

Scott wrote:
In V17, my 'Change Hotlink' is greyed out. Any suggestions?

Make sure your groups are not suspended.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Replace a single module

Scott Bulmer — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:12:29 GMT

Thanks Link. Indeed, grouping is on. Still grey.

Re: Replace an single module

Link — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:35:57 GMT

Hmmm.... it's not a nested module is it?

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Replace an single module

Scott Bulmer — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:18:12 GMT

No Sir. Straightforward HLM.

Re: Replace an single module

Link — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:38:47 GMT

Could be a number of things really. Can you upload a screenshot?

Is it a Teamwork file?

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Replace an single module

Scott Bulmer — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:29:42 GMT

Attached as requested, not a Teamwork file. Thanks!

Re: Replace an single module

Link — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:45:21 GMT

Well it's Editable so that eliminates many of the easier possibilities.

You don't have a Save As... button either.

I wonder if it is the path and/or filename? Or permissions?

Could that be a problem? Perhaps copy the module to your desktop and try hotlinking it from there to see if that yields more favorable results?

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Replace an single module

Scott Bulmer — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:14:39 GMT

I saved as a new module then placed it in the pln file. File>External Content>Save Selection As Module. Placed that new module then selected it but the greyed out 'Choose Hotlink' button still persists. I checked the Info for the Desktop MOD file, but there are no sharing or permission restrictions. I do like your troubleshooting direction taken.

Re: Replace an single module

Link — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:16:46 GMT

And it's not a teamwork file right?

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Replace an single module

Scott Bulmer — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:18:45 GMT

Correct, just a plain old Solo Project.

Re: Replace an single module

James B — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:50:51 GMT

This hotlink instance re-linking is an AC18 feature, you'd mentioned you were running this project in AC17.

From the AC18 new features guide:
http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-18-int-reference-guide/archicad-18-new-features-guide/workflow/improved-hotlink-xref-management/

And this may also help:
http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-18-int-reference-guide/collaboration/hotlinked-modules/editing-module-content/

Re: Replace a single module

Link — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 04:00:23 GMT

Whew - I was running out of ideas!

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Replace a single module

Scott Bulmer — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:23:02 GMT

Viola! Thank you James and Link for the help.

Why did the Change Hotlink button appear in earlier versions of AC if it is non-functional?