10.2. Model Object Editors
10.2. Model Object Editors The primary actions for editing model objects are: Cut - Deletes the selected object(s) and copies it to the clipboard. Copy - Copies the selected object(s) to the clipboard. Paste - Pastes the contents of the clipboard to the selected context. Clone - Duplicates the selected object in the same location with the same name; user is able to rename the new object right in the tree. Delete - Deletes the selected object(s). Rename - Allows a user to rename an object. These actions are presented in Teiid Designer's Edit menu and also in the right-click context menus for model objects selected in the Model Explorer, Dialog Editor and Table Editor. Modeling Sub-Menu In addition to the New Child/Sibling/Association menus available for object creation Teiid Designer provides a Modeling sub-menu which presents various object-specific actions which can be performed. If you select a source table, for instance, the Modeling menu below would be presented: Figure 10.11. Modeling Sub-Menu for Source Table If a view table is selected, the menu would reflect the actions related to virtual operations: Figure 10.12. Modeling Sub-Menu for Source Table Teiid Designer also provides specialized object editors to handle complex model objects and their unique properties.