Block Assign will copy the options and/or attributes of one item to other items in your worksheet. It can be a great time saver if you have several similar items that all require the same finishes/attributes.
To add a block of options from one item to similar items on a worksheet.
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Select (make current) the first item that you want to copy the finishes from.
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Select the items you want to copy finishes to.
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Click
on the Worksheet toolbar.
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Under Assign, leave both Options and Attributes checked. This will copy both the options and attributes.
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The From Item field should default to the current item number (the item that has the finishes you wish to copy).
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Under To Item, click Selected.
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Click OK.
The From Item's options will overwrite the existing options on all the selected items. Be aware that you may accidentally apply options from a panel to a pedestal. The Attributes will be added to any other Attributes the items already have. -
Now that the options have been assigned, do an update against catalog.
Note: Updating against the catalog is vital if you assign finishes from one item to another because these finishes may include a price up-charge that needs to be reflected in the total pricing. You should always update against the catalog after using Block Assign.