47. CHANGING DATABASE ITEM USAGES QUICKLY

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To change usage codes quickly in the Database Editor follow the steps below:-

1. In the grid view enter the required Usage option, e.g, L, in the Usage column.

2. In a similar manner to Excel, with the mouse left-click and hold the bottom right corner of the cell where a cross appears.

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3. Drag the corner down until encompassing all the cells requiring the same usage code.

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4. Let go of the left mouse button. The usage code will now appear in all cells within the dragged window.

Another method is to highlight a group of cells, with the required usage code, and copy them using Ctrl + C. Paste the copied cells by clicking on the first cell in the group requiring the change and using Ctrl + V.

Note that to edit the colour or linteype - to 'select' the colour or line type cell use the [Tab] key to tab across to the required 1st cell. Now you will be able to drag the colour or linetype to the cells below.

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