Chapter 9 Managing Shortcuts

Changing the target model of a shortcut

You can change the target model of a shortcut using the list of target models.

Example

You can have a target model called Project.pdm for which you create shortcuts in the referencing model called Goals.pdm.

Then you create a copy of the referencing model Goals.pdm that you call Goals_copy.pdm and in which you keep on working.

The Change Target Model feature allows you to select the model which will contain the target objects of your shortcuts (Goals.pdm or Goals_copy.pdm).

When selecting a new target model, the following rules must be observed:

• The new model must be already created
• The new model must be of the same type as the previous one
• The new model cannot be an imported file like a Rational Rose model for example
• Target models of internal shortcuts cannot be changed

If the new target model is already opened in the workspace The new target objects are automatically updated with the shortcuts.

If a shortcut cannot find its target object A message box warns you. You can either delete the shortcut because the target object no longer exists, or redefine the target object because it has changed location.

If the new target model is not opened in the workspace The new target objects will be updated the next time you open the target model and the shortcuts have a Closed status.

To change the target model of a shortcut:

1. Select Model→Target Models.
   
   The List of Target Models is displayed.
2. Select a model and click the Change Target Model tool.
   
   or
   
   Select a model and click the File Name column.
   
   A standard open dialog box is displayed. You can only select models of the same type.
3. Browse to the directory that contains the target model to select.
4. Click OK.
   
   The properties of the new target model appear in the list.
5. Click OK to close the list of target models.

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