AutoCAD Layer/symbol change

pieface_ie

Hi

I have exported a lighting design into AutoCAD from Dialux (lighting software). Theres 15 different layers/symbols each representing a different type of luminaire.

I have a separate sett of symbols and i was wondering is it possible to select the layer/symbol i want to change and swap it with a different symbol automatically other than manually doing it one by one?


Im using AutoCAD 2010

Thanks

Notch000

you could temporarily turn off all the layers you want to keep & then ''match propteries'' of a layer you want to change into a layer you want to change into,

othewise highlight all the ones you want to change and then select your own layer to change the objects into that layer

Supertech

If the symbols you want to change are already inserted as individual blocks into the drawing you could change each block drawing and it's associated layers as required and redefine the block accordingly which will automatically change the symbols everywhere for you, but it amounts to the same time wise I'd say, (it might even be quicker to change manually one by one) and you would need to be careful to use the same insertion points etc. - could be a bit of a minefield depending on the amount of symbols you want to change.