Model Group window

This window is a hierarchical representation of the data associated with a model groupThe model data and results in the master database are organised into a flexible hierarchy; within the hierarchy the database items are grouped into manageable units. The top level of the database hierarchy is the model group. Each master database contains one or more model groups. You may also create additional levels in the database hierarchy by defining subsidiary model groups within a top-level model group.. The window provides a range of facilities to manage the model group.

The window is opened by selecting Window | Model Group window.

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Item

Description

Title bar

Shows Master Database and the version number.

Toolbar

	Up	Click this button to move one level up the tree view. This button will be disabled if the top level (master database) is already displayed.
	Refresh	Click this button to Refresh the tree view to take account of recent changes.
	Show detail	Click this button to display or hide details for each item in the tree. The details displayed are: Type - type of item (network, for example) User - name of the user who created the item Description - user-defined description added via the item's properties dialog Date - date when the item was last modified Hyperlink - the first hyperlink associated with the item via the item's Properties dialog. If there is more than one hyperlink associated with the database item, '(more)' will also be displayed to indicate that there are additional hyperlinks
	Sort columns	Click this button to enable items in columns to be sorted by name by clicking the column header.
	Sort by	Click this button to sort tree items alphabetically by a selected parameter within their model groups. The options are: ID - items are sorted by identifier as displayed in the item's properties dialog. Item - items are sorted alphabetically by name Type - items are sorted by type (network, for example) User - items are sorted by name of user who created the item Description - items are sorted by user-defined description added via the item's properties dialog Date - items are sorted by the date last modified Hyperlink - items are sorted by hyperlinks associated with the item via the item's properties dialog Version controlled items are sorted only at the top level. Any branches below that level are not sorted. The above details can be displayed in the window by clicking the (Show detail) button, or by right-clicking in the white space in the tree view section of the window and selecting Tools \| Show details.
	Find	Click this button to select an option to find items in the tree. The options are: Find Modified - searches for items with uncommitted changes and displays them in the Results window Find Associated - searches for items associated with the item currently selected in the tree and displays them in the Results window. For example, click a network in the database tree and use this option to find any workspaces or runs that use the network. Find - displays the Find In Database dialog. Type in text to search for and the property to search, for example name or type. Items found will be displayed in the Results window.
	Show hidden	Click this button to display or hide objects in the tree.
	Show results	Click this button to display the Results window in the lower part of the Model Group window.

Tree view

Shows the master database, model group(s), and its contents.

Initially shows only object names, but you can show object details by clicking the (Show detail) icon on the toolbar.

You can move up the levels of the tree by clicking the (Up) icon on the toolbar. If you want to show a model group in the tree exclusively, double-click its name.

You can open a context menu for carrying out actions on an item in the tree view by right-clicking the item.

Recycle Bin

The last item in the tree view is the Recycle Bin. Deleted objects are automatically sent to the recycle bin. The number in brackets shows how many items are currently in the recycle bin. Double-clicking this item opens the Recycle Bin window, from which you can restore deleted objects.

Results window

Shown if the (Show results) icon is selected on the toolbar. Show image

Title bar

Describes the search that was performed to obtain the current results.

Find (button)

Find Modified - Searches for items with uncommitted changes.

Find Associated - Searches for associated items. For example, click a network in the database tree and use this option to find any workspaces or runs that use the network.

Find - Displays the Find In Database dialog, letting you search by entering text and object type.

Results area

Lists items that meet the search criteria. The listed items each have a context menu, from which the following actions can be performed:

Open - Opens the selected item in the GeoPlan window or, if this is not applicable, opens the properties dialog for the selected item.
Select in tree - Selects the item in the tree view above.
Select in new window - Opens a new results window for the item and clears the item from the current results window.
Properties - Opens the properties dialog for the selected item.

Context menu

Available by right-clicking an item in the tree view.

The following options affect the appearance of the Model Group window.

Model Group window options
Refresh view	Refreshes the view to take account of recent changes.
Tools \| Show details	Displays or hides details for the items in the tree. The details displayed are: type of item (run group or network for example) name of the user who created the item user-defined description (added via the properties dialog) date when the item was last modified hyperlinks associated with the item (added via the properties dialog) if user permissions are turned on, the role of the current user in relation to the item (owner, branch owner or viewer)
Tools \| Sort columns	Enables items in columns to be sorted by name by clicking the column header.
Tools \| Sort by	Sorts items by selected parameter. See Sorting database objects for further information.
Tools \| Find checked-out objects	Opens up all branches that contain checked out items, so that these items are visible.
Tools \| Show hidden items	Displays or hides hidden objects in the tree. Objects can be flagged as hidden only by Administrators.

The following options are the common actions available for items in the tree. Other actions are available for specific items or sets of items.

Common actions
Open	Opens the item in its associated editor, or opens the associated properties dialog.
New	Opens a sub menu for creating database objects subsidiary to the current object.
Import /Export	Available for some database items. Opens sub menus with origin and target options appropriate for the item.
Delete	Deletes the item. You are asked to confirm before deletion takes place.
Rename	Opens the Rename dialog, through which you can enter a new name for the item.
Properties	Displays the properties dialog for an item.

Additionally, options for version control are available depending on the version control method in use and the current status of the item. See Managing version controlled objects.

Notes:

The Model Group window is a dockable window.
The meaning of the different icons displayed in the tree is given in the Database items topic.
Model groups can also be displayed in the similar Master Group window. The intended use of the Master Group window is to display a 'master' model group containing a number of standard items used by other model groups in the database.

Opening a model group

Closing a model group

About user permissions

Sorting database objects

Managing version controlled objects

Using dockable windows

Database items

Master Group window