Operating the elements

About this task
To operate the elements of the definition file, you need to do the following steps:
  1. In the hierarchy tree view, expand the definition file.
  2. Right-click the element, a menu pops up, and then you can:
    • click Open Element to open the file and locate the element in the XML Editor.
    • click Copy to copy the element.
    • click Paste to insert the copied element to its category. The hierarchy tree view and definition file will be updated automatically.
    • click Delete to delete this element. The hierarchy tree view and definition file will be updated automatically.

You can refer to the following example about how to copy and paste an element:

  1. Right-click the DATABUFFER element, and click Copy. The following screen capture shows how to copy an element:

    Screen capture of copying an element

  2. Right-click the DATABUFFER element, and click Paste. The hierarchy tree view and Meta Data file are updated. The following screen capture shows how to paste an element:

    Screen capture showing how to paste an element