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# Select different row from source

This chapter describes how you can select a different row (dataset) from your data source.

The images below are used from the [Create an Update Link](/plant-tools/plantlink/how-to-use/link-configurations/create-an-update-link.md) example.

The project used in this chapter can be downloaded with the following Link:

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<summary>Using the Context Menu</summary>

To change the mapped data you can use the context menu from the symbol.

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Then the **PlantLink - External Database Viewer** will show up again. The row showing with a bold text is the row which is currently mapped.

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To assign another row's data you simply select the other row and click on **Import values**.

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Now you see the change in the Properties Palette.

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If you open the **PlantLink - External Database Viewer** again and uncheck the box **Show only suitable datasets when using 'Assign Data'** you will be shown all rows from the table.

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If you select for example a heat exchanger which has a different value for PIDType, then the value for Type will also be mapped.

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<summary>Using the Properties Palette</summary>

Any linked property used in the link configuration will trigger a reaction by PlantLink. So when changing the Type back to P...

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...then the **PlantLink - External Database Viewer** shows up again with the row filtered by PIDType=P.

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If you use the \~ (tilde) character...

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...it also triggers PlantLink and the **PlantLink - External Database Viewer** opens too. Since there is no specific value given for Type, the database viewer shows again all rows from the table.

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You select a row of your choosing again and all properties will be mapped.

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<summary>Using Data Manager</summary>

In addition of using the AutoCAD Properties Palette or the PlantExpressTools PropertiesPalette you can also use Data Manager. When you select a Type from the selection list...

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...you will be shown the rows filtered by your selection.

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Here you can also type in the \~.

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And it opens the **PlantLink - External Database Viewer** too.

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<summary>PlantDataManager</summary>

This type of link configuration works in PlantDataManager as well. See [Link Configurations](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/collaboration-workflows/link-configurations.md).

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