Customize shelves
 
 
 

Drag tools to a shelf with the middle mouse button.

Add a tool or menu item to a shelf

  1. Find the shelves window at the bottom of the screen.
    • Choose Windows > Shelves if the Shelves window is not visible.

      NoteThe control panel has its own compact shelf area at the top.
  2. -drag menu items and tools onto the open shelf or shelf title tab.

Create a cascade in a shelf

Create cascading menus on your shelves by adding tools above other tools.

  1. Using the middle mouse button, drag a tool to the top part of another tool already on a shelf.

    A large red arrow head pointing up is displayed.

  2. When you see the up arrow, release the mouse button.

    A confirm box appears, displaying a default name for the new pullout.

  3. Type in a new name, then click OK.

    The new tool is placed above the existing tool.

  4. To use the cascading menu, click the bottom tool, and drag up to the tool you want to choose.

Remove a tool from a shelf

Rename a tool on the shelf

Duplicate a tool on a shelf

You can easily duplicate a tool already on a shelf and change its option settings.

  1. Hold down the (Windows) or (Mac) key, and use the to click and drag the tool icon to a different location on the same shelf.

    While you drag, a red arrow points to the location where the duplicated tool will appear if you release the mouse. An upward arrow indicates that the tool will be added to a cascading menu.

  2. Release the mouse button when you have reached the desired location.

    A duplicate icon appears at the position of the red arrow.

  3. Double-click the icon to open the option box.
  4. Change the option settings.
  5. Click Save.

    You now have a second version of your tool using a different set of default options.