User`s guide

Modifying a Preloaded/User-Defined Method
Once you have created a Method or have reviewed a Preloaded Method, you may have a need to modify
the structure of the Method (i.e. the types of Steps and Commands included, not just changes in the
o
perating parameters for a specific Step. The following procedures will help you to efficiently modify a
stored Method.
CH ANGI NG THE ORDE R O F ST EPS IN A METHO D
1. From the Method Main screen, choose the Step Definition button to enter the Method Steps Summary
s
creen.
2. Highlight (select with a single touch) the Step for which you want to change the order.
3. Choose the Move Step Up or Move Step Down button, as required, to move the Step into the position
that you want it executed.
DE LETING A ST EP FROM A METH OD
1. From the Method Main screen, choose the Step Definition button to enter the Method Steps Summary
screen.
2. Highlight (select with a single touch) the Step that you want to delete.
3. Choose the Delete Step button. The application will display a warning message in the Message Area
asking you to confirm your deletion request.
Figure 44: Delete Method Step showing confirmation message on the screen.
4. To confirm the deletion, choose the Delete Step button again. The Step is removed and you are
returned to the Method Steps Summary screen.
DU PLIC ATE A STE P I N A METHOD
Use this procedure to insert a copy of a Step with all its associated parameter settings into a Method.
1. From the Method Main screen, choose the Step Definition button to enter the Method Steps Summary
screen.
2. Highlight (select with a single touch) the Step that you want to copy.
3. Choose the Duplicate Step button. The application will insert a copy of the highlighted Step to the
bottom of the Method (i.e. the last Step in the Method).
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NOTE: If there are Method Commands (e.g. Go To) that link to the Step, moving Steps
can result in unexpected results as the Command may be linked to the Step number.
You should always recheck all Method Commands after adding, deleting or moving
Steps in a previously created Method.
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