You can apply the
Mass Update Properties functionality to bulk update extension attributes.
To update extension attributes of an entire assembly at once, invoke the
Mass Update Properties functionality from an assembly root. To update extension attributes of an assembly tree element range at once, invoke the
Mass Update Properties functionality from that specific assembly tree element.
Note: Exercise caution when using the
Mass Update Properties feature, as updating fields with inappropriate values or creating a number of envelope elements in an assembly can corrupt data.
To mass update extension attributes:
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Navigate to the assembly to which you want to update extension attributes.
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Depending on the update action you would like to perform, select one of the following innovation points:
- Assembly Root
- Folder
- Leaf
- Reference Leaf
- Document
- Placeholder
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Right-click the selected assembly tree element.
The menu appears.
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Select
Mass Update Properties from the menu.
The
Select an Assembly Tree Element to Update
window appears.
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Do one of the following:
| Option
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Action
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| To update folders with extensions:
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Select
Folder with Extension.
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| To update leafs with extensions:
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Select
Leaf with Extension.
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The list of properties to update appears on the same page.
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Select an element to update. The list of properties that appears after you select the check box depends on the selected element or combination of selected elements. Enter values in the text box where necessary.
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Do one of the following:
| Option
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Action
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| To cancel the changes:
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Click
Cancel.
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| To save the changes and overwrite the values of the element properties that existed before your updates:
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Click
Update and Overwrite.
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| To save the changes and preserve the values for the element properties that existed before your updates:
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Click
Update and Preserve.
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