Using Tools

Using the Select tool

Use this tool to select functions, parameters, elements, and links in the mapping.

• When you select a function, parameter, or element, the selected tool's icon and all connected widgets are highlighted, including the links.

• When you select a link, its connected function, parameters, and element are highlighted recursively.

Aside from the Select tool, you can use the Links tab in the Mapping Console to select links. It is more convenient to use the Select tool to create links in the mapping.

Use this example to create links in the mapping using Select tool:

1. In the Palette tool, click the Select tool.
2. In the mapping area, select the element, function, or parameter to link from.
3. Drag your selection to the element, function, or parameter to link to.

Use this example to select multiple items:

1. In the mapping area, press control-click or shift-click to select multiple items.
2. Right-click and select an action to perform on your selected items.

   For example, to delete many functions or parameters simultaneously, select Delete.

Using the Marquee tool

The Marquee tool works like the Select tool, but with the Marquee tool, you mark areas to select multiple items simultaneously.

Using the Link tool

The Link tool is used to create links in the mapping. Use the Link tool only to create a control link from a Boolean function to a Loop. A control link is automatically created when you insert the Boolean function to a loop.

Create links in the mapping using the Link tool:

1. In the Palette tool, click the Link tool.
2. Click the link from, element, function, or parameter.
3. Click the link to, element, function, or parameter.

   You can repeat steps 2 and 3 to create more links.