3.1 Customizing the Explorer Pane

It is possible to configure the Explorer pane in various ways. Some configurations are related to the icon indicators next to the element objects in the hierarchy tree. Other options are related to the size and state of the Explorer pane.

3.1.1 Hiding or Displaying Condition Indicators

To hide or display the condition indicators in the Explorer pane:

  1. In the Explorer pane, right-click the background, then select Show Condition Indicators:

    When selected, condition indicators display.

3.1.2 Displaying Linked Element Indicators

A linked element icon displayed in the Services hierarchy indicates that the element was created elsewhere in the hierarchy and later linked to this parent using the Link option.

Figure 3-1 Linked Element Indicator

Linked elements contribute to the state of the parent unless the link has been severed. For more information, see Section 3.1.3, Displaying Nonsource Element Indicators

To hide or display linked element indicators:

  1. In the Explorer pane, right-click the background, then select Show Linked Element Indicators.

    When selected, the linked element indicators display next to elements that are linked from another hierarchy.

3.1.3 Displaying Nonsource Element Indicators

Broken connector lines that display in the Services hierarchy indicate that a child element does not contribute to the state of its parent. This symbol is known as a nonsource contributing link.

The Link option is used to link a Services element as a child of another Services element. In this case, the child to contribute to the condition of the new parent. Removing the link allows the child to still display in that part of the hierarchy, but with its condition no longer affects the parent, as symbolized by the nonsource element link icon:

Figure 3-2 Nonsource Element Indicator

To hide or display nonsource element indicators:

  1. In the Explorer pane, right-click the background, then select Show Non-source Element Indicators:

    When selected, the non-source element indicators display next to elements.

3.1.4 Changing the Explorer Pane Width

To expand or reduce the width of the Explorer pane:

  1. Click the right border of the pane and drag the mouse to the left or right when a horizontal arrow appears.

3.1.5 Hiding and Restoring the Explorer Pane

Hiding the Explorer Pane

To hide the Explorer pane:

  1. Click the x in the top right corner of the Explorer pane.

    The Explorer pane disappears and the View pane maximizes to fill the console. The current the root element name displays in the View pane title bar, under the toolbar menu.

Restoring the Explorer Pane

To restore the Explorer pane:

  1. From the View menu, select Explorer Pane to display the Explorer pane.

3.1.6 Selecting a Root Element When the Explorer Pane Is Hidden

To select a new root element when the Explorer pane is hidden:

  1. In the View pane title bar, click the root element name to display the Explorer pane.

  2. Click the Root Element drop-down list, then select a different root element.

    The title bar and View pane update. The Explorer pane disappears.