Creating an item in, or adding an item to, a folder

Chapter 5 Using the PowerDesigner Interface

Creating an item in, or adding an item to, a folder

A folder is a container for sub-folders, models and multi-model reports.

To create a new item in a folder:

Right-click the folder and select New→New item.

The new item is inserted in the folder.

You can add an item to a folder by copying or moving it using the drag and drop feature. However, you cannot paste or move an open model into a folder.

Multi-selection
You can add several items simultaneously by selecting them using the ctrl key and dragging them to the target folder. However, if you select an unauthorized item or an open model, the drag and drop will fail.

To add an item to a folder:

Select an item.

Press the ctrl key and drag the item to the folder if you want to copy the item.

or

Press the shift key and drag the item to the folder if you want to move the item.

The new item is displayed in the folder.