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This task panel is used to view a hierarchical tree of the model elements.

Structure

The Browse Model task panel includes the following elements:

  • Drop-down lists for adjusting the display

  • Hierarchical tree

Use the drop-down lists to filter the tree display as follows:

  • Display options:

    Menu Option

    Description

    Detailed tree

    Expands the nodes to display all elements within the model, down to component level (not included are operators and connectors).

    Top-level elements only

    Collapses all nodes to display only the top-most items, such as package, page or iView.

  • Sort by options:

    Menu Option

    Description

    Element type

    Orders the display according to the type of element. For example, top-level elements are grouped by package, page and iView, while the elements in expanded nodes are grouped according to input forms, tables, data services and so on.

    Element name

    Orders each level of elements alphabetically.

The hierarchical tree displays the elements in the model, starting from the top-level elements: packages, pages and iViews. Each top-level node can be expanded to display all the elements contained in that node, according to the display and sort options from the drop-down menus. You can use the tree to:

  • Locate and view an element in the model, by double-clicking the element in the tree to display it on the Design board

  • Copy elements from a node, by dragging them to the target top-level node

  • Rename an element, by double-clicking it in the tree, and then using the right-click context menu

  • Delete an element, by double-clicking it in the tree, and then using the context menu