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Active System Manager User Interface Elements
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Sometimes you need to enter dummy values for the read-only columns. When working with text programs,
such as Notepad or Word, each value must be separated by tabs. Figure 1-9 display the “ReadOnly” string
bracketed by tabs. When this text is pasted into the multi-editor, the “ReadOnly” values are discarded and
the other values are pasted into the proper columns.
Figure 1-9 Text-Based Information Example
Drag-and-Drop
The multi-editor supports the drag-and-drop function from navigator views. You can select one or more
items and drag them into an open multi-editor; however, you cannot drag-and-drop a group.
Fill Feature
The multi-editor includes a Fill feature that is similar to the fill function available in some popular
spreadsheets. Using the Fill feature, you can insert an entire series of values for any column that is not
read-only. You can duplicate the entry for a single cell across the entire column, or generate a series of
labels with incremental numbering. The Fill menu is accessible by right-clicking any field within the
multi-editor.
The Fill > Up option creates field values based on the field at the bottom of the selection; see Figure 1-10.
Figure 1-10 Fill > Up Option Example
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After
The Fill > Down option creates field values based on the field at the top of the selection; see Figure 1-11.