Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATSET_EXISTING |
Mark selected devices as "existing" |
ATCLEAR_EXISTING |
Clear the "existing" status from selected devices |
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
These commands control the "existing" flag on devices. Existing devices represent equipment that is already installed in the building (as opposed to new devices being added as part of the current project). This distinction affects reports, legends, and bill of materials calculations.
Marking Devices as Existing
- Type
ATSET_EXISTINGin the AutoCAD command line - Select one or more devices in the drawing
- Press Enter to confirm
- The selected devices are marked as existing
- Device labels update to reflect the status
Clearing Existing Status
- Type
ATCLEAR_EXISTINGin the AutoCAD command line - Select one or more devices
- Press Enter to confirm
- The existing flag is removed
- Device labels update
How "Existing" Affects Reports
| Report | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Device Legend | Existing devices included/excluded based on Options setting: "Include Existing Devices in Legend" |
| Bill of Materials | Existing devices included/excluded based on Options setting: "Include Existing Devices in BOM" |
| Device Schedule | Existing status shown as a column value |
| Battery Calculations | Existing devices still contribute to current calculations |
Tips
- Use existing markers on renovation projects to distinguish new work from existing infrastructure
- The Options Editor controls whether existing devices appear in legends and BOMs
- Existing status is stored per-entity, so the same device type can have both existing and new instances
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