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Add Switch to Switch Group

The Add Switch to Switch Group command is used to add a switch to another switch group. See the Switch Groups section for more information.

To add a switch to a switch group, go to
Ribbon: DM Electrical→Devices→  Add Switch to Switch Group
Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical→Switches→Add Switch to Switch Group

You will be prompted to select a switch that is already in the group to which you would like to add another switch.

Select a switch in the group:

You will then be prompted to select the switch to add to that group.

Select objects:

The second switch you select will be added to the group associated with the first switch. If the second switch was associated with another group that contains other switches or devices, the Switch is Already Grouped dialog box will appear.

  •  🔘 Add this switch but not other switches or devices to the group The selected switch will be moved to the new switch group. All of the other switches and devices will remain in the other switch group. The switch will be connected to the circuit associated with the new switch group.

  •  🔘 Add this switch and all other connected switches and devices to the group Everything in the switch group associated with the second switch will be added to the new switch group. The switches and devices will be connected to the circuit associated with the new switch group.