# Change Component Dialog

This dialog allows you to change the type/kind of the selected component(s) on the currently open flowsheet. To display the Change Component Dialog: ▪Select the Edit | Change Component menu item. ▪Select an element, right-mouse click to display a context menu and select 'Change Component'. Keep all common property values is only available for nodes. Common properties depend on the node type. For example, elevation is common to all nodes. If the "Keep all common property values" is checked elevations will be copied when you change components. If this box is unchecked the default property values are used instead. For pipes, the "Keep all common property values" only copies pipe length - all other pipe properties are reset to default for that material. Related Information You can only change a component to another of appropriate characteristics. You can search for a component by typing its name in the search field at the top of the dialog.