When searching for an element, type the search phrase in the Search By Name box. The following table describes the search types that can be used.
Search Type | Description |
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Simple search in the List and Tree views | In the Search by Name box, type a phrase to search for in element names. Elements matching the search phrase will be displayed in the List or Tree view. When switching between element selection views, the selected elements are remembered. That is, if the element is selected in the Tree view, it will be selected in the List view as well. |
Search using wild cards | In the Search by Name box, type a phrase using the following wildcard characters:
Match Text Anywhere command Be sure the Match Text Anywhere command is unchecked, when using wildcard characters! Click to find the command. |
To optimize the search, you can customize search options. For this, click on the Search By Name box. The following table describes the commands for the search customization.
Command | Description |
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Match Text Anywhere |
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Use Camel Case |
You can use camel case as follows:
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Search in Qualified Name |
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To narrow the search scope, you can customize scope filter options. For this, click filter below the Tree or List view. Be sure the Apply Filter check box is selected! The following table describes the commands for the search scope filter customization.
Command | Description |
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Hide Uncommon Elements | Reduces the search results list by hiding uncommon elements, keeping elements such as Interface, Association Class, Class, and Component in the list. |
Exclude Auxiliary Resources | Reduces the search results list by excluding elements marked as auxiliary. By default, elements in the standard/system profiles are marked as auxiliary. |
Filter by Package Imports | Reduces the search results list by showing elements from the imported packages only. |
Search in Favorites | Performs search only in your specified favorite package(s). |