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Naming & Renaming Objects

 

Feature Description

 
Once an object has been created, it should be named so that it can be identified in reports, lists, etc. Object names should be entered into the abbreviation field for each object (this is the field used most frequently to identify objects within the eXpress software). Objects can be renamed by modifying this abbreviation. Object abbreviations can be edited using the Details panel, the "Quick-Labeling" technique, or in Grid View.
 

How To Name or Rename Objects (using Panels)

 
1
Select the single object that you wish to name.
2
Choose the Details tab within the context panels.
3
Click in the Abbreviation box on the Details panel and enter the desired name (the name can also be pasted into this box).
 

How to Name or Rename Objects (using the "Quick-Label" method)

 
1
Position the mouse pointer over the object that you wish to name (you do not need to select the object).
2
Type the name. Any typed characters will be appended to the abbreviation of that object (use the backspace key if you wish to remove existing characters).
 

How to Name or Rename Objects (using Grid View)

 
1
Select the object for which the abbreviation is to be edited.
 
Alternative: Object abbreviations can be edited for all objects by invoking Grid View with nothing selected. 
2
Click on the Grid View icon on the View toolbar.
3
If necessary, select "Objects" from the Contents Type drop-box on the Grid Control panel.
4
Edit the label that appears in the Object Abbreviation column for the desired object.