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Creating a Usage Hint
You can create a usage hint for any resource item. To create a usage hint for a resource
item, follow these steps.
1. Start the Usage Hint Editor as described in Starting the Usage Hint Editor.
2. Open the File menu, and then click Open.
3. Browse to a folder with an existing resource report, select a file, and then click Open.
4. Browse to the resource item in the Resource pane and click it. The Hint pane switches
from grey to white.
5. Click inside the Hint pane. A blinking cursor appears.
6. Enter the usage hint by typing text or by selecting the hint items from the Insert menu.
For example, your usage hint could be a hyperlink to support documentation or a full
explanation on how to use the selected resource.
7. Open the File menu, and then click Save. The Usage Hint Editor saves your usage hint in
the Usage.xml file.
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