Getting Started

Working with parts

When working with parts in VisualAge, you will use the following fundamental techniques: dragging objects, selecting multiple items, and displaying pop-up menus.

Dragging parts

To drag a part, click and hold down the appropriate mouse button (see note below). Move the mouse pointer to the point where you want to position the part you are dragging; then release the button.

Note:In OS/2, AIX, HP-UX and Sun Solaris, use mouse button 2 to drag a part; in Windows, use mouse button 1.

Selecting multiple parts

To select multiple parts, hold down the Ctrl key and click mouse button 1 on the items you want to select. This is referred to as a selection set.

Note:Only parts that can be operated upon as a set may be contained in a selection set. A set of parts placed within a window, for instance, may be selected together for the purpose of sizing or alignment. A window and a push button cannot be selected together.

Displaying part pop-up menus

To display pop-up menus, click the appropriate mouse button on the part in the Composition Editor or Parts List.

Note:In OS/2 and Windows, use mouse button 2. In AIX, HP-UX and Sun Solaris, use mouse button 3.


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