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Active System Manager User Interface Elements
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Figure 1-14 Fill > Series Option Example 3
Note The Fill > Series option only works from the top of the selection to the bottom. To use this option
going upwards: 1) switch the sort order to force the column to list in descending order, 2) create the
values, and 3) then switch back to ascending order.
Context Menu Options Using Right-Mouse Click
Most of the functionality of the multi-editor is accessed through the right-click menu. Right-click any field
within the multi-editor to access these options. Table 1-7 lists the context menu options using right-mouse
click.
Note The multi-editor for resource types is similar to the multi-editor for resource instances, but they are
not identical. The layout and settings are consistent from session to session. If you change the sort
order, or hide any columns, those options remain in effect until you reverse them. However, the
layout settings for the resource instances’ multi-editor are separate and persistent in their own right.
Table 1-7 Context Menu Options Using Right-Mouse Click
Menu Description
Open Opens each selected row in a separate editor. You may open multiple editors simultaneously this way.
Cut Cuts the text of the selected field to the clipboard. If you select a row, the entire row content is cut to the clipboard and is
available to paste over another row. You can cut, copy, or paste multiple rows simultaneously.
Copy Copies the text of the selected field to the clipboard. If you select a row, the entire row content is copied to the clipboard
and is available to paste. You can cut, copy, or paste multiple rows simultaneously.
Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard to the field or row. You can cut, copy, or paste multiple rows simultaneously.
Fill > Up If you highlight a number of fields in a single column and select Fill > Up, the contents of the field at the bottom of the
selection is copied to all of the other records.
Fill > Down If you highlight a number of fields in a single column and select Fill > Down, the contents of the field at the top of the
selection is copied to all of the other records. For more information, see the “Fill Feature” section on page 1-24.
Fill > Series If you highlight multiple fields in a single column and select Fill > Series, the fields are populated based on the numerical
difference between the first two fields. For more information, see the “Fill Feature” section on page 1-24.
Insert
Before
Inserts a blank resource type above the currently selected row and copies the Manufacturer value. Unique Name and
Model values are generated in the “name<##>” format, where <##> is the next highest numerical value available.
Insert After Inserts a blank row below the currently selected row and copies the Manufacturer value. Unique Name and Model values
are generated in the “name<##>” format, where <##> is the next numerical value available.