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Explorer tab

Toolbar Overview

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The Toolbar is part of the Explorer Tab which contains many options related to folders, models or

folders

object definitions.

The options shown on the picture appear when a profile or a folder

Relevant options will be enabled when a database, folder, model or an object definition is selected.

If you select a model, these options are available:

  • Edit item
  • Copy
  • Cut item
  • Delete item
  • Refresh explorer
  • Export
  • Report
  • Share
  • Publish to cockpit
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    To apply the appropriate option to multiple items, hold down the Ctrl key while you press each item until all are selected, and then click the icon that you want to apply.

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    Toolbar Functionalities

    allows you to copy a link of the chosen profiledatabase, folder or model to a clipboard. When you click the icon, a message appears on the top left corner of the screen showing the message message URL copied to clipboard.

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    Use the New Folder icon to create a new folder in the profile database or in an already created folder.

    By clicking on this icon, the pop-up window Create New Folder allows you to name your folder.

    Click Save to create the folder or Cancel to abort.





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    Use the New Model icon to create a new model in the selected folder.

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    By clicking on this button, a pop-up window will open:

    Enter a name for your model and choose a model type. Click Save to create the model in the selected folder.


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    The Edit icon allows you to edit the model or folder name. 

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    Note that this option is disabled if you select a database.

    A pop-up window will open:
    Enter the new name of the model or folder and confirm with Save.




    Use the Copy icon to copy your model or object to another location.

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    Note that this option is disabled if you select a folder.


    Use the Cut item icon to move your folder, model or folder object to another location.






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    Use this icon to paste a copied or cut item to another location.

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    Note that when you use this option, it is varies from The options depend on the previous action (copy or cut).

    If your previous action was copy, a pop-up window will open and ask you Copy: You will be asked what type of copies you want to create.  When you choose Choose one of the options , you can and click Done to proceed or click Cancel to abort.

    If your previous action was cut item a pop-up window will open and ask Cut: You will be asked if you want to move objects that appear appearing in the selected models and that are in the same folder. You can reply by clicking choose between Yes, No or Cancel.

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    You can copy one or more objects inside the Structure Bar and then paste them on the Canvas of the selected model.








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    Click on the Delete icon to erase a selected folder. This option is disabled when a model is selected. , model or object.  If you use this icon, a confirmation dialog will open.

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    Note that all items within the selected folder will also be deleted.

    If you want to delete the folder including its content, click Yes.

    If you use this icon on models, you can choose to delete all the objects definitions that appear only on selected models and are in the same folder by checking this option within the confirmation dialog.

    Use the Refresh explorer icon to refresh your explorer. When you click the icon, a message appears on the top left corner of the screen showing the message Explorer is refreshed.



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    If you want to export data from a profile database, folder or foldermodel, use the Export option. Available export formats are JSON and XML.

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    Use the Import option if you want to import data from a file to a database folder or foldermodel. Available import formats are JSON, XML and ARIS.

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    You can generate reports from the Reports page in the Administration tab. Four types of reports are  

    Five Standard Reports are available:

    1. Process Handbook
    2. Model Information
    3. Job Description
    4. IT System Description
    5. RACI(.xlsx)

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    For more details visit page Standard Reports.

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    The Share option

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    The Publish to cockpit  AnchorPublishToCockpitPublishToCockpitcockpit option is available for databases, folders or models. Use it to pin the selected item to a cockpit. When you click on the button, a  message appears on the top left corner of the screen showing the message External link published to cockpit.









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    The Consolidate icon gives you the option to merge two or more objects with one main object. Select a folder and click on the consolidate button in the toolbar. The pop-up window  window Select Objects for Consolidation will open.

    Double click on at least two objects and on the right section of the click Next. A new pop-up window , will appear where you need to select one main master object. When you are ready to merge, click Consolidate to merge all selected objects. If you want to discard your choice, click Cancel. To return to the previous pop-up window, click Back.



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    The Apply templates icon gives you the option to apply templates on all of the models in specific folder at once. 

    First, select the folder you want to apply the templates to, and then choose Apply templates option from the Toolbar.

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    For more details visit pages Modeling Templates and Working with Templates on Canvas

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    The Back/Forward icons are used for navigating through paths you have recently visited.



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    The Toggle role level visibility icon gives you the option to show only the models that are visible to your role inside the Structure bar.

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    For more details visit page Role setting for models and objects.