Probably one of the most annoying things missing from the structural tools is the ability to match the attributes from an element already placed member.
The fact is you can. There is a keyin:
match element fromcursor
edit your function key menu and add this to a function key. What you then do is let the structural snaps select\snap to a member and then hit the function key you have assigned the keyin to. This matches the member section, family\part and structural attributes.
This also works with other AECOsim and MicroStation element including basic lines etc.
Big time saver.
It is not working for me, could you please explain bit more clear
That's a good tip there Bear. Certainly easier to match existing objects then finding from a list.
There is also the match attributes fromcursor delivered by default by holding down the Alt key and selecting an object with the left button. It also works on objects such as doors and windows as well as structural tools - once you those tools evoked of course. On some dialogs such as columns, walls, beams etc there is also the match button.