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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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Anonymous
Not applicable
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.
Scott Bulmer
Booster
In V17, my 'Change Hotlink' is greyed out. Any suggestions?
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
Scott wrote:
In V17, my 'Change Hotlink' is greyed out. Any suggestions?
Make sure your groups are not suspended.

Cheers,
Link.
Scott Bulmer
Booster
Thanks Link. Indeed, grouping is on. Still grey.
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
Hmmm.... it's not a nested module is it?

Cheers,
Link.
Scott Bulmer
Booster
No Sir. Straightforward HLM.
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
Could be a number of things really. Can you upload a screenshot?

Is it a Teamwork file?

Cheers,
Link.
Scott Bulmer
Booster
Attached as requested, not a Teamwork file. Thanks!
Screen Shot 2014-12-31 at 11.28.11 AM.png
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
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.
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