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This document is no longer available beyond version 21. Information can now be found here: Converting a Schematic Sheet to a Device Sheet for version 25
The Convert Schematic Sheet to Device Sheet dialog
Summary
This dialog allows you to convert a schematic sheet to a device sheet.
Access
In the schematic editor, click Edit » Refactor » Convert Selected Schematic Sheet To Device Sheet from the main menus or right-click on a standard sheet symbol then choose Refactor » Convert Schematic Sheet To Device Sheet.
Options/Controls
Target Device Sheet Location
A Device Sheets folder is automatically created within the project folder. By default, Device Sheets are saved to the Device Sheets folder. Click the 
button at the end of this field to open the Choose Device Sheet Folder dialog to select a different target location for the new device sheet.
Mode
- Convert Schematic Sheet and update all relevant sheet symbols in the current project - choose to convert the currently selected sheet symbol to a device sheet symbol and create a new Device Sheet in the target location. All the relevant sheet symbols in the current project are updated. This option is enabled by default.
- Convert Schematic Sheet and update all relevant sheet symbols in the current workspace - choose to convert the currently selected sheet symbol to a device sheet symbol and create a new Device Sheet in the target location. All the relevant sheet symbols in the current design space are updated.
- Create device sheet from schematic sheet and update only the current sheet symbol - choose to convert the currently selected sheet symbol to a device sheet symbol and create a new Device Sheet in the target location. The current sheet symbol is updated only. This option is disabled by default.