<def-root>An <fen>Agent</fen> changes <fen>Tools</fen>, from the <fen>Old_tool</fen> to a <fen>New_tool</fen>. The <fen>Tools</fen> may include vehicles, services providers, or more proto-typical implements.
<ex>If this happens one more time, <fex name="age">we</fex> 're going to <t>switch</t> <fex name="tos">operating systems</fex>.</ex>
<ex><fex name="age">Stephen</fex> had to <t>transfer</t> <fex name="ite">five times</fex> <fex name="tim">by the time he got to Lincolnville</fex>. <fex name="tos">DNI</fex>.</ex>
This frame should be compared to the Replacing frame. Words of the Change_tool frame portray a change in the <fen>Agent</fen> and which tool they interact with, while the Replacing frame portrays a manipulation of New to occupy the position of the Old.</def-root>
<def-root>The individual that changes their situation.</def-root>
<def-root>This FE identifies the place where the <fen>Agent</fen> makes a change.</def-root>
<def-root>The aim of the <fen>Agent</fen> when they carry out the change.
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<def-root>This FE identifies the time when the <fen>Agent</fen> acts intentionally.</def-root>
<def-root>The action of the <fen>Agent</fen> which brings about a change.</def-root>
<def-root>Any description of the <fen>Agent</fen>'s change which is not covered by more specific FEs, including secondary effects (<ment>quietly, loudly</ment>), and general descriptions comparing events (<ment>the same way</ment>). In addition, it may indicate salient characteristics of an <fen>Agent</fen> that also affect the action (<ment>presumptuously, coldly, deliberately, eagerly, carefully</ment>).
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<def-root>The entities controlled by an Agent to achieve some Purpose.</def-root>
<def-root>The tool that the <fen>Agent</fen> had been using.</def-root>
<def-root>The tool that the <fen>Agent</fen> ends up using.</def-root>
<def-root>The number of times that the action goes from start to finish.</def-root>
Intentionally_act
Replacing
FN: discontinue use of and begin use of another
COD: change to another place, route, or means of transport during a journey.
FN: change affiliation (to a provider of a service)
FN: exchange one tool for another available tool.
FN: switch one item (tool, accessory, etc.) for another.