With this function you can merge different model objects, representing the same original as regard contents. This can be useful after distributed developed models have been merged.

For merging two objects, select the object that should remain and choose Merge objects in the menu bar under Edit. At the following selection dialog choose the second object that should be merged, its graphics and settings will be updated to the graphics and settings of the first object. The chosen object will be removed, its shapes existing in different presentations will be linked to the first object.

Figure 7.43. Selection Dialog

Additionally you have the possibility to merge all objects of an object type that have the same name. Therefore select the object type and do the merge. All objects having the same name in the selected object type will be merged.