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Enterprise Architect => General Board => Topic started by: Gary W. on June 08, 2008, 10:30:34 am

Title: Attribute (General Tab) - Shortcut Key
Post by: Gary W. on June 08, 2008, 10:30:34 am

Hi,

When creating multiple attributes for a class, it would be nice to bang in the names, and come back to the details later.  

Is there a shortcut key to 'save this attribute and immediately create a new one'?  Hitting <Enter> will save but then leave you on this attribute.. you still need to hit the "New" Button.

I'm working from a 'whiteboard session' and I'm trying to be as efficient as I can...  :D

TIA
Gary

Title: Re: Attribute (General Tab) - Shortcut Key
Post by: peter.zrnko on June 09, 2008, 06:11:48 am

<Alt>+<S, N>
or
<Enter>, <Alt>+<N>

Title: Re: Attribute (General Tab) - Shortcut Key
Post by: Eve on June 10, 2008, 08:43:28 am

There is also an option to clear dialog selection after save.

Tools | Options | Source Code Engineering | After save, re-select edited item.

For an another fast way of doing this.

Open a diagram.
Select a class.
Press Ctrl+Shift+F9.
Enter a name.
Press Ctrl+Enter and go back to last step.

Title: Re: Attribute (General Tab) - Shortcut Key
Post by: peter.zrnko on June 10, 2008, 11:48:35 pm

In fact it is:
Tools | Options | Source Code Engineering | Attribute/Operations | After save, re-select edited item.

I don't know why this option is under Sorce code engineering.

There is nothing in the help regarding this feature. At least on this page
http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/EAUserGuide/cgo_attributes.htm (http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/EAUserGuide/cgo_attributes.htm)

Title: Re: Attribute (General Tab) - Shortcut Key
Post by: Eve on June 11, 2008, 08:11:54 am

Quote

In fact it is:
Tools | Options | Source Code Engineering | Attribute/Operations | After save, re-select edited item.

Sorry, I missed one of the steps.  At least you knew what I was talking about.

PS. That's one of the options I'm hoping to move to a more logical place for the next version.

Sorry.  I previously said I was hoping to move it for the next build.  I have updated this to say what I was actually meaning.  It won't be changed for the next build.  But hopefully in the next version number increase.

Title: Re: Attribute (General Tab) - Shortcut Key
Post by: RoyC on June 11, 2008, 09:03:39 am

For now, I have documented the option on the pages for creating attributes, creating operations and setting options on the Attributes/Operations page of the Options dialog. Changes visible at next build release.

If Simon is successful in moving the option, the relevant text will be on the page for wherever he moves it to.