--- title: How to Bulk Update Change Orders / Variations in Buildern description: Buildern allows you to efficiently manage multiple Change Orders (Variations) at once using the Bulk Actions toolbar. In this article, you’ll learn how to use bulk actions to manage Change Orders / Variations. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/15504377-how-to-bulk-update-change-orders-variations-in-buildern#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [Change Orders / Variations](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/change-orders-variations?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Bulk Update Change Orders / Variations in Buildern ### How to Bulk Update Change Orders / Variations in Buildern Buildern allows you to efficiently manage multiple Change Orders (Variations) at once using the Bulk Actions toolbar. In this article, you’ll learn how to use bulk actions to manage Change Orders / Variations. July 31, 2026 ### **📋 Requirements** Before using Bulk Update actions for Change Orders / Variations, make sure: - You have access to the **Change Orders module** in a project. - You have the required **user permissions** to view and manage Change Orders. - At least **one Change Order / Variation is selected** to activate the bulk actions toolbar. *👉 Learn more about [How to Create Change Orders/Variations in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13774129-how-to-create-change-orders-variations-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* ### **Bulk Update Change Orders/ Variations** Buildern enables you to manage multiple Change Orders / Variations simultaneously, allowing bulk updating,, downloading, and deleting records. 1. To perform bulk actions: 2. Open your project. 3. Go to Change Orders / Variations. 4. Tick the checkboxes beside the Change Orders / Variations you want to modify. You can either select items one by one using the checkboxes next to each entry or use the header checkbox to select all currently visible Change Orders / Variations at once. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/2e99e2ac-3867-4e8e-9f85-1c6934b2a02c.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2485339222/6040017dc8d282726334ae60270d/2e99e2ac-3867-4e8e-9f85-1c6934b2a02c?expires=1792671300&signature=7ea2e34ec37c66e3ef8b9777e347d11464d820f7509e73c953c885330f9728d2&req=diQvE8p9lINdW%2FMW1HO4zcRkAf2nlPmfr%2ByDBBnoNBaVt8hl6E8wW299ZRfO%0AXy7PfZrcoOq7kP5eTHs%3D%0A) ### **Available Bulk Actions** After selecting one or more Change Orders / Variations, you can use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to perform bulk actions. **Create Purchase Order / Subcontract -** Use this option to generate a new Purchase Order or Subcontract based on the selected Change Orders. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/fbb05480-bb02-48b6-b9d6-a3c3e7c81a51.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2485339221/7c75cd3cd1e1110421bb314723dc/fbb05480-bb02-48b6-b9d6-a3c3e7c81a51?expires=1792671300&signature=b8cd42e0300410d9fa0b0be4bed2c9722883a23c3b284b22502ed82b39606137&req=diQvE8p9lINdWPMW1HO4ze3UtKTChjA6x54UViHFyW%2FrlJCf8xonD%2BtmOiZr%0AhfJaPSL19TeU876%2BOgI%3D%0A) **Add to Purchase Order / Subcontract -** This option allows you to add selected Change Orders to an existing Purchase Order or Subcontract. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/cb49c454-653e-4c14-bf89-58968f2eea3f.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2485339223/ccc960ae0f22db4d5441fa017126/cb49c454-653e-4c14-bf89-58968f2eea3f?expires=1792671300&signature=dbe2b53fb5c7eb45450bb3faccdc821a39ae52788748bb5b2dd59ee8f7a618c7&req=diQvE8p9lINdWvMW1HO4zf1c66EchRpcfMvXl98%2BWLulko%2B0H51lYZ5iTG7o%0AsZAPzNhU9k3Pm3Ao2is%3D%0A) **Download PDF -** Use this option to export selected Change Orders as PDF files. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/f2009d48-ce8e-4346-b890-e26a3ea4e772.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2485339220/77b874f286c4068559abb263e7d9/f2009d48-ce8e-4346-b890-e26a3ea4e772?expires=1792671300&signature=1cd5014665f12022cbb307c7552a4e152894357e970707e35d6d2305f74feb63&req=diQvE8p9lINdWfMW1HO4zczf4MdZeta3M%2FA5ysjzvZhS56lLsZYsPGZnk0%2Bh%0AOoYVej8DSgOLKlGL9Rw%3D%0A) **Delete -** Use this option to permanently remove selected Change Orders from the project. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/372c3f12-efc1-4c5c-9adf-323f76d14f2c.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2485339228/3c41db2792a983cb8dcef57c5ec4/372c3f12-efc1-4c5c-9adf-323f76d14f2c?expires=1792671300&signature=6a7f042fc01c8321f2d35d7276a7a8c707e243c94919405058063e5340e41759&req=diQvE8p9lINdUfMW1HO4zWnsD8UNWnIj2XUniFdqsyqhi9w5Rxq1QqAvC1oJ%0AfRTIZGa%2Fa1%2BCLv1GDtU%3D%0A) *ℹ️ **Note -** Deleted Change Orders/ Variations cannot be recovered.* *👉 Learn more about [How to Edit Change Orders / Variations in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/15502501-how-to-edit-a-change-order-variation-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* We hope this guide has provided the information you need to successfully use this feature. 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