Element Properties : Searching for Elements : Creating a List of Elements

Creating a List of Elements

The Search tool can create a list of elements.

To create a list of elements:

1.
From the Type pull-down menu, select a primary element type (textual, graphical, or chart).
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2.
(Optional) From the Sub-Type pull-down menu, narrow the scope of the search by selecting a sub-type.
3.
(Optional) From the Structure pull-down menu, narrow the scope of the search by selecting a structure.
4.
(Optional) From the In Chart/GDS pull-down menu, narrow the scope of the search by selecting a specific chart or GDS or by selecting All (the default).
5.
Defined - Elements that are defined in a chart of GDS
Undefined - Elements that are undefined in a chart or GDS
Used - Elements that are used in a chart or GDS
Not used - Elements that are not used in a chart or GDS
6.
(Optional) Enter a search pattern in the Name Pattern text box, using alpha-numeric characters, the underscore, and wildcards.
7.
Enable the New List button in the Search Options area.
8.
Click Search Now to create the new list.
The list of elements displays in the right pane. The search results display names that are up to 64 characters in length with descriptions that may be up to 250 characters long.
Note: Open the Properties window for an element in the search list by double-clicking on the element.