def METHOD_NAME(driver, method, locator):
    # this will simulate a mousedown and up event.  This is a lower
    # level interface with mouse events and in the background is
    # calling a mousedown
    # some of the mosaic toolbar items need this instead of a normal "click"
    action_element = get_element(driver, method, locator)
    actionchain = ActionChains(driver)
    actionchain.click(action_element)
    actionchain.perform()