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Reorganizing Existing Tool Palettes

You can reorganize tool palettes for easier access to the frequently used tools.

The following actions are possible:

  • Rearrange the tools by dragging them in the desired place
  • Rename tool palettes, tools, and headers
  • Sort the tools on a tool palette by name or by type
  • Add separators and headers
  • Move the palette tab up and down
  • Delete tool palettes and tools that are no longer necessary

Typical Procedures when Working with Tool Palettes

You can drag and drop tool palette content.

To sort the tools on a tool palette:

  1. On the Tool Palettes, select the tool palette to modify.
  2. On the toolbar area, click Sort and select the option according to which you want to sort the tools:
    • Sort by name
    • Sort by type

To add a separator to a tool palette:

  1. On the Tool Palettes, select the tool palette to modify.
  2. Right-click the empty area and select Add Separator from the context menu.

    The separator appears under the last tool in the list.

  3. If necessary, drag the separator to the desired location in the tool palette.

To add a header to a tool palette:

  1. On the Tool Palettes, select the tool palette to modify.
  2. Right-click the empty area and select Add Header from the context menu.
  3. Type the text to display as a title and press Enter.
  4. If necessary, drag the header to the desired location in the tool palette.

To rename tools and headers:

  1. On the Tool Palettes, right-click the element to rename and select Rename from the context menu.
  2. Type the new name and press Enter.

To delete a tool palette:

Note: Palettes are permanently deleted. To prevent loosing tool palettes by accidental deletion, export tool palettes to .XTP files.

  • On the Tool Palettes, right-click the tool palette to delete and select Delete Palette from the context menu.

To delete tools, headers, and separators:

  • On the Tool Palettes, right-click the element to delete and select Delete from the context menu.

Related Topics

About Tool Palettes

Parent Topic

Working with Tool Palettes



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