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Replace a single module

Anonymous
Not applicable
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?
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Scott Bulmer
Booster
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.
AC27 v. 4060 w/ MEP, Cadimage, Twinmotion 2023.2.2 using AC from AC6.0, 2021 MacPro M1 chip, Adobe CC. Used AC on both platforms.
Link
Graphisoft Partner
Graphisoft Partner
And it's not a teamwork file right?

Cheers,
Link.
Scott Bulmer
Booster
Correct, just a plain old Solo Project.
AC27 v. 4060 w/ MEP, Cadimage, Twinmotion 2023.2.2 using AC from AC6.0, 2021 MacPro M1 chip, Adobe CC. Used AC on both platforms.
James B
Graphisoft
Graphisoft
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-gui...

And this may also help:
http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-18-int-reference-guide/collaboration/hotlinked-modu...
James Badcock
Graphisoft Senior Product Manager
Link
Graphisoft Partner
Graphisoft Partner
Whew - I was running out of ideas!

Cheers,
Link.
Scott Bulmer
Booster
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?
AC27 v. 4060 w/ MEP, Cadimage, Twinmotion 2023.2.2 using AC from AC6.0, 2021 MacPro M1 chip, Adobe CC. Used AC on both platforms.