References

You can reference model objects in the model overview. Referenced model objects always refer to the main object. So when you edit a referenced model object, you automatically edit the main object.

Quickly reference objects

In WebModeller, you can quickly reference existing objects using the tree structure and properties.

Instruction — via drag & drop:

1. Select a model object in the model overview

   Note: Using the multiple selection (with [CTRL] pressed) you can select and reference several objects at the same time.

2. Hold down the key combination [CTRL + Shift] and move the model object using drag & drop. The label indicates whether you can move the model object to the desired position:

   

Instruction — via context menu:

1. Copy the model object ([CTRL + C] or via the context menu command Copy)

2. On the object under which the copied model object is to be pasted, select Paste as reference in the context menu to create the model object as a reference:

   
   

Instructions - via chosenbox:

1. Open the properties of an object

2. Click in the field next to the respective attribute and you will see the object in the chosenbox:

   

Actions for references

In the WebModeller, you can perform the following actions in the context menu of a reference under More actions:

Action	Description
Jump to main assignment	Selects the main object of the reference.
Define main assignment here	Converts the reference to the main object and the main object to a reference.
Replace reference with copy...	Converts the reference into a copy of the object. A copy can be changed without changing the main object.