Model browser views

There are two ways of viewing objects in the model browser: by types or by groups. You can switch between views with the view by groups item on the popup menu.

Types view

This is the traditional model browser view. The browser has a number of categories containing objects of the same type. For example all the lines are contained in a category named "Lines". Objects can be reordered within a category but they cannot be moved to a different category.

Groups view

This view allows you to customise how the objects are arranged in the model browser. You can add any number of browser groups to the browser. These groups are simply categories in the browser tree, which can contain any number of objects (of any type) or other groups. In this way a hierarchical structure for the model can be created.

To add a group, select the Edit | Add group menu item or use the popup menu. Groups can be renamed in the same way as other objects. Objects of any type can be added to a group by dragging the objects onto the group. Any number of objects can be added to a group in one operation by selecting them all and then dragging them. This multiple selection is performed using the standard Windows key presses CTRL+click to add to a selection and SHIFT+click to extend a selection. Groups can be dragged into other groups and so a hierarchical structure for the model can be created.

As well as allowing you the freedom to structure your model however you like, the groups view allows you to perform the same action (e.g. delete, copy, hide, show, locate) on all objects in a group. The grouping structure is also used when cycling through data forms – clicking the next button takes you to the next object in the groups view.