Finding, Moving, and Renaming Objects

In the browser, you can move and rename objects. You can also search for objects based on specific property values.


To Jump to an Object in the Browser Window

  1. Begin typing the object's name. Press Enter when the object appears.


To Search for Objects by Property

  1. Choose the container you want to start the search from.

  2. From the Object menu, choose Search.

  3. Choose from the following options:

    Search entire subtree

    Search for

    Property

    Save

    Open

  4. Choose OK.

    The matching objects are displayed in a new browser window. You can work in the new window just as you do in any browser window.


To Move Objects

  1. Browse to the objects you want to move.

  2. Browse to the destination container.

    The destination can be in another browser window that contains the same tree or a different tree. You might need to tile the windows so that both the source and destination are visible.

  3. Choose the objects you want to move.

    To choose multiple items, hold down Ctrl or Shift while clicking.

  4. Drag and drop the objects onto the destination container.

  5. In the dialog box that appears, choose OK.


To Rename an Object

  1. Choose the object.

  2. From the Object menu, choose Rename.

  3. In New Name, type a new name for the object.

    Make sure you follow standard object naming conventions.

  4. Choose from the following options:

    Save Old Name

    Create Alias in Place of Renamed Container

  5. Choose OK.



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