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15
Smart Isometrics Version
8
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10
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22

Keyboard Command line: CONVERTEXISTING

Stops external data (xdata) from appearing in the bill of material or removes xdata from the components. After xdata is prevented or removed, the component is moved to the EXIST layer.

SHARED Tip You can also execute this command in Global Edit GCEdit Icon or Local Edit . For more information, see Global Edit and Local Edit.

If you use the CONVERTEXISTING command and you select Yes, you cannot change the components back. To change components in the existing layer, back and forth, you must select No when using this command.

  1. Type CONVERTEXISTING on the command line, and then press ENTER.

  2. Select Yes to remove all data from the components.

    OR

    Select No to not remove all data.

    You can also do this in the Global Edit GCEdit Icon or Local Edit dialog boxes.

  3. To convert all objects on the drawings, select All objects.

    OR

    To convert a specific component, select Components only.

  4. Press ENTER to finish.

    The components selected are converted.