ETS provides two types of toolbars; The main toolbar (1), which can be used nearly anywhere, as well as the context toolbar (2), which is only shown on some panels.
Main toolbar
The main toolbar contains the following standard functions:
Function | Description |
Close Project | Closes the currently open project |
Undo/Redo |
Undo and redo actions. Configuration of the maximum undo steps can be defined in the Settings. If this number is reached and there are further entries, the oldest entry is always overwritten. This function is a local function. The stored work steps can only be undone as long as a project in the actual ETS-session is opened. As soon as it is closed, all modifications will be consolidated. |
Reports | Opens the reports panel |
Workplace | Allows to open a new panel and rearrange the open panels |
Catalog | Opens the catalogs panel |
Diagnostics | Opens the diagnostics panel |
Connection manager | Opens the connection manager (default selection 'Automatic') |
Project details | Opens the project details of the currently opened project |
Settings | Opens the ETS settings |
Help | Opens the online help centre |
Furthermore, it's also possible to change the appearance of the main toolbar. To do so, right click on it. You can choose between:
- Icons and Text
- Icons Only
- Customize Toolbar
Customize toolbar
Use this dialog for custom configuration of the toolbar. Here you will find the icons available for quick access.
- To add, simply drag and drop the icons from this dialog window into the toolbar.
- To remove icons from the toolbar, drag the icons out of the toolbar.
Display | Choose between Icons and Text and Icons Only. |
Restore Default | Resets the toolbar to the original default configuration. |
Done | Accepts all changes. |
Context toolbar
The features shown in them (which cannot be changed) are different depending on the currently selected item.
Functions
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Add one or more elements |
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Delete one or more elements |
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When the Download button is clicked, ETS selects the best download option for this device based on the device's flags. Clicking the arrow button allows a selection among the Download variants |
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If supported by the device (or product database entry), display a (device) help in its own help window. |
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Lists the Device Information options |
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Highlights parameter changes. For more information, see Devices & Parameters |
Default parameters | Sets parameter changes back to their default values. For more information, see Devices & Parameters |
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Resets a device. |
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When clicked, the Unload variants are listed. |
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Prints the contents of the window (list view). |
- The search option and a symbol for activating the search function can be found on the right-hand side of context toolbars in List views.
The icons in the toolbars are not part of a workspace; they are valid everywhere in ETS (see User-Specific Data).
Notes
- The functions of the icons are locked as long as the dialog window is displayed.
- The mouse cursor shows a dashed rectangle when positioned over a location at with an icon may be placed. The icons may only be placed at these positions.
ETS Apps can also provide icons for use and they can be used here in the same way as the ETS icons.