Replacing a Database/Workspace Item

In ASCET you can replace a database/workspace item and all references to that item in other components or projects completely. This possibility is particularly important if you are working with a configuration management tool and need to merge divergent development streams for the same system.

In the "Database" or "Workspace" list of the Component Manager, select the item that will replace the original item.
Do one of the following:
- In the Edit menu, select Become Another Item.
- Right-click the item and select Become Another Item from the context menu.
The Select Item window opens.
In the Select Item window, do the following:
1. Select the item you want to replace.
2. If desired, activate or deactivate the Select Last Used Folder For Replacing Component option.
  If the option is activated, the folder of the selected item is pre-set the next time you replace references to an item or an item. The option is also available in the Component Manager node of the ASCET options window.
3. Click OK.
In the Confirm window, confirm the command with OK.
The Glue: <item> with: <item> window opens. All replacements are listed here.
Confirm by clicking OK.
The original instance of the replacing item retains its identifier and is renamed to <item_name>_copy. A copy of the replacing item with the name <item> is created.
References to the replaced item become references to the replacing item <item>. The replaced item (i.e. the one you selected in step 3) is deleted.