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Finding Elements
When you have selected an element on a diagram, you might want to find out where it is held in the model structure, where else it is used in the model, and how to locate it easily in the future. For these operations, you can select the Find submenu.
Access Right-click on element | Find
Find Options
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Locate in State Table
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For a State element, select this option to switch to the alternative diagram display format and highlight the element. |
State Machine Table State Machines |
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In Project Browser |
Select this option to highlight the currently selected element in the Project Browser. Shortcut: |
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Locate Classifier In Project Browser |
For an instance or Object, select this option to highlight the classifier for that element in the Project Browser. Shortcut: |
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Locate Operation in Project Browser |
For an Action element, select this option to highlight the call operation for that element in the Project Browser. Shortcut: |
Class Operations in Diagrams |
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Find in all Diagrams |
Select this option to list the other diagrams in which the element is also used, on the 'Element Usage' dialog. Shortcut: |
Show Element Use |
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Custom References |
Select this option to identify and, if necessary, open the 'Properties' dialog for any elements that are the target of a cross reference from the selected element. Shortcut: |
Set Up Cross References |
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Add to Favorites |
Select this option to add the selected element to the Favorites folder in the Resources window. |
Favorites |
