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Bulk editing components

In aP Pro, you can simultaneously edit multiple objects:

  • Components within a single container: an assembly, a roll-up, or a comparison.
  • GCDs for a specific component.

Changing the Primary Process Group

To change the Primary Process Group for multiple components included in an assembly, a comparison, or a roll-up, aPriori must be able to retrieve the GCDs required to calculate the cost. To make it possible:

  • In Direct Integration mode, all components must be loaded into the CAD system.
  • In CAD-Independent mode, all components must be file-connected.

You can simultaneously edit only those values that the multiple objects have in common.

For example, to bulk edit the material for a set of components, the selected components must be set to the same facility because materials are associated with a particular facility.

Similarly, to bulk edit the machines for a set of components, the selected components must be set to the same routing because machines are associated with a particular routing.

To select multiple objects:

  • Ctrl-Select: Hold down the Ctrl key and click on each object.
  • Shift-Select: Select an object, hold down the Shift key, and select a second object.
  • Left-mouse-Select: Hold down the left mouse button, select an object, and drag the cursor to select multiple objects.