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Modifying a Tool Assigned to an Object

You can modify a Tool assigned to an Object.

Procedure

  1. Start the Contenta Administration tool, pcmadmin, in singleuser mode.
    (see Executing the Administration Tool).
  2. Access the Tools For Object window for the Object you want to modify.
  3. Select the tool, and then click Open or double-click the tool you want to modify.
    Depending on the type of tool you select, one of the following windows appears:
    • Tool for Object, which indicates that a tool is an Application Interface (AI)
    • System Tool for Object, which indicates that the tool is a System Tool (System)
    • Creation Tool for Object, which indicates that the tool is a Creation Tool.
    You can modify fields in the window except for the Name and Description fields.
    • The pop-up button to the right of the In Tool Boxes field displays the Assign Tool Boxes window.

    • The pop-up button to the right of the Tool also exists in these Object fields, and displays the Assign Tool To Objects window.

      See Defining Tools for Objects for information about the fields in this window.

  4. To save your changes, click Save.

    If the tool is assigned to other Objects, you are prompted to indicate if you want to save your changes for the other Objects.

    • Select Yes to alter the tool for that Object.
    • Select No to leave the tool definition in the other Object unchanged.
  5. To exit the Tools for Object window, click Close.
  6. To exit the Object Definition window, click Save.