Changing network object type

You can change the type of a network object after it has been created. The object can be changed into any object that has the same underlying type (node or link). You cannot change a node type into a link type or vice versa.

Notes:

• When changing object type, only data fields that are common to both types will be transferred to the new object. Data specific to the old type will be lost permanently. You will only retain data that is shared by the old and new types.
• If the object has associated control data, this data will be copied in the same way. Only data fields that are common to both types will be copied.

CAUTION:

• In the procedures below, you cannot undo the changes once you have clicked the OK button. A new object of the new type is created. Data fields shared by both objects, including the name, are copied from the old to the new object. The old object is then deleted.
• You may be able to restore the old object from the previous version of the network using copy and paste. Any changes made since the network was checked out cannot be restored. This method will not restore associated control data. Control data will have to be re-entered.

To change the type of a single network object:

1. Do one of the following:
   • On network object property sheets displayed independently of the Object Properties window, click the Change Type button. If the network is read-only, this button is not displayed.
   • In the Object Properties window, click the (change type) tool.
2. In the Change Object Type dialog, select the new type for the object.
3. To complete the change, click OK.

To change the type of several objects:

1. Do one of the following:
   • On an object grid window (for example, the Nodes grid window), select the objects whose type you want to change.
   • On the GeoPlan, select objects of the same type (for example, nodes) that you want to change.
2. Then do one of the following:
   • From the grid context menu, select Change type for selected objects.
   • From the GeoPlan context menu, select Selection | Selection operations | Change type.
3. In the Change Object Type dialog, select the new type for the objects.
4. To complete the change, click OK.