Object Selectors

Only objects of the chosen type are listed. For example, if you opened the selector using the E-R Diagrams command from the main window, only E-R Diagrams will be listed.

You can select an object by typing its name in the Enter name field. If the object does not already exist you are asked if you want to create it. Wild cards are allowed in this field.

Alternatively, you can list the available objects by clicking on the List all pushbutton. If this list is too long you can reduce it by entering a filter in the Enter name field. This restricts the objects listed to those with the same pattern as your filter. An asterisk (*) matches any sequence of characters, a question mark (?) matches any single characters. For example, A* matches names beginning with A or a, B??? matches names beginning with B or b and which are exactly four characters long.

If the selector was opened from a diagram editor, you cannot change the list of objects. The List All pushbutton and Enter name field are therefore not present.

To select an object from the list, scroll through the list until you find the object you want. Click on the name to select it. A selected object is shown in reverse video (highlighted).

You may highlight more than one object if required.

Pop up the selector menu and choose an operation. Some commands are not available if you have highlighted more than one object.

The selector window remains open until closed by clicking on Cancel.