Data Transformation Engine Type Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 11 - Managing Types Moving and Copying Objects

Cut, Copy, and Paste

The Type Designer supports standard cut, copy, and paste features.

♦ To cut an object, select it, and press Ctrl +

♦ To copy an object, select it, and press Ctrl + C.

♦ To paste an object, select the destination, and press Ctrl +

Moving and Copying Objects

You can move and copy the following objects within the Type Designer by using

the drag-and-drop method:

♦ Types (within the same tree)

Note When you drag a type from one tree to another, it is copied to the other

tree because it is copied from one type tree file to another.

♦ Components (from one window to another)

♦ Restrictions (from one window to another)

Note Duplicate restrictions are not permitted.

When you move or copy a type using the drag-and-drop method, the entire sub-

tree of the type is also moved or copied. The properties, components, component

rules, and restrictions are also copied.

If a type cannot be a subtype of the type you are dragging it to, you will not be

able to drag it. For example, you cannot move an item under a group.

Note You cannot place a type under another type if it cannot be a valid subtype.

Using the Move Command

In addition to drag-and-drop, use the Move command to move a type.

To move a type using the Move command

1 Select the type you want to move.

2 From the Type menu, choose Move.

3 Select the type under which you want to move the given type.

4 Click Move.

5 Click Close.