Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Users Guide - Manual (Page 44)

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View the Explorer window
You can view the Explorer window in a number of ways:
 As a docked window. When docked, the explorer is always on top of other windows
that it overlaps. You can dock the explorer to any edge of the main window.
 As a floating window. When floating, the explorer is always on top of other windows
that it overlaps, but you can move it to different locations in the main window.
 As a “child” window. When the explorer is in child mode, you can minimize the
explorer or position other windows in front of it. This mode is particularly useful
when you are working in multiple editors or working with the Help open.
To put the explorer in child mode, right-click the Explorer window title bar, and then click
MDI Child.
Move and resize the Explorer window
You can move the Explorer window in a number of ways:
 Click the title bar and drag.
 Right-click the title bar, then select a new docking location, floating, or child mode.
You can resize the Explorer window by dragging its edges.
Work with editors
When developing an application, you will use many different editors, but they have many
similar features and often require similar information. Knowing how to use these features
saves time.
For information on working with particular editors, see the chapters later in this guide.
Locate editors
The editors are grouped in folders in the Explorer window (see the illustration on
page 2-9). Each editor is shown with an icon to the left of the editor name.
To open a folder in the Explorer window
 Click the + symbol to the left of the folder icon, or double-click the folder name.