Adding folders in the Asset Explorer view

You can perform most pattern tasks by using the Pattern Explorer view. However, the Asset Explorer view does offer some features that you may want to use, such as repository sorting. In addition, you can add top-level folders to the Patterns Repository node in the Asset Explorer view that also display in the Pattern Explorer view.

The Asset Explorer view lists all connected repositories and all types of assets. Both the assets and their manifests are individually displayed. All installed patterns appear in the Pattern Repository. However, the pattern's template parameters are not listed. The Pattern Explorer view and the Pattern Repository in the Asset Explorer view list the same installed patterns.

To add top-level folders:

  1. To open the Asset Explorer view, click Window > Show View > Asset Explorer.
  2. Right-click Pattern Repository and click New > Folder The Add Folder window opens.
  3. Type a name for the folder and click OK.
You can move or copy patterns into this new folder using either the Asset Explorer view or the Pattern Explorer view.
Related concepts
Reusable Asset Specification (RAS) pattern assets
Related tasks
Searching for patterns
Adding groups in the Pattern Explorer view
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