Open the node editor view using View | Node editor (see Opening the node editor view).
The Node editor view allows you to edit the properties of a node that you have selected in the Definition tree view (see Editing nodes).
NOTE:The settings shown depend on the type of node selected.
The following table provides an overview of the various features available within the Node editor window.
Control |
Description |
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Displays if a file-based database object (Solution project) has been selected. Click For more information, see Solution projects. |
Node name/node type icon |
Shows the node identifier and the node type icon that marks it in the definition tree view. |
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Displays if a database object is selected. |
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Deletes the filter entered into the next field. |
Filter field |
Displays only fields that match the text that has been entered. Example: If you enter Pe, only the Permission field will be displayed. NOTE: The API Designer only filters the settings fields and not the values contained within them. |
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Sorts the settings alphabetically in ascending order within each category. If you enable sorting, the button will be highlighted with a colored frame. |
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Sorts the settings alphabetically in descending order within each category. If you enable sorting, the button will be highlighted with a colored frame. |
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Enables/disables the display of the various settings in categories. If you enable this option, the button will be highlighted with a colored frame. |
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Expands all categories. |
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Collapses all categories. |
Show extension values |
Highlights settings that have had an extension added to them. Use If you enable this option, the button will be highlighted with a colored frame. |