Overview
The Bulk Edit Circuits dialog allows you to modify properties across multiple circuits at once. Instead of editing each circuit individually in the Project Circuits Editor, you can select several circuits and apply common changes in a single operation.
How to Access
- Open the Project Circuits Editor with
ATPROJECT_CIRCUITS_EDITOR - Select multiple circuits in the grid (hold Ctrl or Shift to multi-select)
- Click Bulk Edit Selected...
Layout
The dialog is organized into four sections, each with a checkbox to enable or disable editing for that group of properties.
Cable Selection
Check the box next to Cable to enable cable editing. Select a cable from the searchable dropdown list. Leave unchecked to keep each circuit's existing cable assignment.
Default Color
Check the box next to Default Color to enable color editing. Click Choose Color... to open the AutoCAD color picker. The color preview rectangle shows the currently selected color with its index number and name (e.g., "256 - ByLayer").
Boolean Properties
Toggle switches for circuit behavior. Each property uses a three-state checkbox:
- Checked — Set to enabled on all selected circuits
- Unchecked — Set to disabled on all selected circuits
- Indeterminate (dash) — Leave each circuit's current value unchanged
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Is Locked | Prevent modifications to the circuit |
| Is Hidden | Hide the circuit from normal views |
| Show EOL | Display end-of-line indicators |
| Voltage Drop Report | Include in voltage drop reports |
| Address Schedule | Include in device schedule reports |
| Speaker Schedule | Include in speaker/decibel reports |
| T-Tap Wirefill | Enable T-tap wirefill calculation |
| Use Current Limits On Battery Calc | Apply current limits to battery calculations |
Numeric Properties
Each numeric field has its own checkbox. Check the box to apply the value to all selected circuits:
| Property | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Standby Current Max | Amps | Maximum standby current limit |
| Alarm Current Max | Amps | Maximum alarm current limit |
| Watt Limit | Watts | Maximum circuit wattage |
| Starting Calculation Voltage | Volts | Initial voltage for voltage drop calculations |
| Min Voltage | Volts | Minimum acceptable voltage at end of circuit |
| Max Circuit Length | Feet | Maximum allowed wire run length |
| Current Max Threshold % | 0-100% | Warning threshold for current (e.g., 80%) |
| Watt Max Threshold % | 0-100% | Warning threshold for wattage |
Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply to Selected | Save changes to all selected circuits (only for checked properties) |
| Cancel | Discard changes and close |
How Mixed Values Work
When the selected circuits have different values for a property:
- Boolean fields show an indeterminate (dash) state
- Numeric fields appear empty
- Color shows no preview
- Cable shows no selection
Only properties where you explicitly check the enable box and set a value will be modified.
Tips
- Use this dialog to quickly set current limits or reporting flags across multiple circuits
- The three-state checkboxes let you change some boolean properties while leaving others untouched
- After applying, a confirmation message shows how many circuits were updated
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