Tabular input principles
This chapter introduces the principles used to offer this functionality. It describes successively the tools proposed to:
Using tabular input mode
Tabular input mode is recommended during the initialization phase of a diagram. It is used to quickly and easily insert objects in the diagram.
The updates in the input table are saved in the snapshot repository.
On each opening of a diagram in tabular input mode, the position of elements is recalculated to preview the diagram.
If a diagram was modified manually with the editor, a message is displayed to inform you that the position of the objects in the diagram will be recalculated.
User options
A number of opening options are available:
• Always open in tabular mode,
• Always open in editor mode,
• Offer the choice of mode on each diagram opening.
To modify the user options:
1. Open the options window.
2. In the left part, select Choose diagram opening mode, then Web editor.
3. In the right part, select the Choose diagram opening mode that interests you.
