Change Component Type

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The Change component type dialogThe Change component type dialog

Summary

The Change component type dialog is used to change the component type of the selected component.

Access

The dialog is accessed by clicking the Edit button on the right-click menu of the Components panel. The dialog opens only when the current component type is different from the template that is currently being used. 

Options/Controls

  • Yes, change component type of <component> - choose to change the component type to the one specified in the dialog.
  • No, keep component type of <component> - choose to not change the component type. 

 

 

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