Manage Custom Views

 
 
 

Use the Manage custom views dialog box to save, define, and manage all defined views.

All of the Customize View functions are part of a view. When you use Customize View to choose different fields or apply a custom filter, you are actually modifying the current view. The current view is shown in the Advanced toolbar. Create new named views to store different view configurations. Click the down-arrow on the Advanced toolbar to select different views.

Views are accessed by clicking the down arrow on the Advanced toolbar. The environment you are in determines the default view. The following are the default views:

Manage Custom Views

You can create and save custom views. First, create the view you want to save, and then use the Manage Custom Views dialog box to save and manage it.

  1. On the Advanced toolbar, click the down arrow, and select Define Custom View.
  2. In the Manage Custom Views dialog box, select one of the following:
    • New: to store the view that is currently displayed. You are prompted to name the view. In the Create Custom View dialog box, enter a name and then click OK.
    • Modify: to change the settings of the selected view. Changes made to a view are automatically saved to the view definition.
    • Copy: to copy the settings of the selected view into a newly created view. You can only copy one view at a time.
    • Rename: to rename the selected view.
    • Delete: to delete the selected view. You cannot delete the default views.
    • Close: to close the dialog box and apply the settings.

Tips for Customizing the Vault View

You can customize the view in the application window. By making efficient use of properties and customizing your view, data management becomes much more tailored to your project.

NoteThe Advanced toolbar displays the current view and provides access to creating and managing views.
Turn the Navigation Pane On or Off
Turn the Preview Pane On or Off
Turn the Shortcuts Pane On or Off
Turn the Toolbars On or Off
Customize How the Toolbar is Organized
Change the Display of Status Bar
Customize the View