Working with Library |
  
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Working with Library |
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Overview
In MCL-Designer V4, a Library refers to a folder with the specific purpose of storing data files, programs, routines, global procedures and screens that have been or will be used in MCL-Designer V4 projects. In other words, the library is the "source folder" for the import of data files, programs, routines, global procedures and screens as well as the "target folder" for their export.
The library is included in two MCL-Designer's procedures:
| • | Importing elements from Library into a project. See Import from Library. |
| • | Exporting elements from a project into Library. See Export to Library. |
"Library Manager" window View
If required, click 
to have a "Large Icon" view.
Default Library Manager view |
Library Manager view when clicking |
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To select the appropriate element to be imported (a program, screen, routine, global procedure or data file) into a project, it is important to have information regarding each element contained in the Library. The default "Library Manager" view displays the following information:
Program column |
Displays the element's icon type. |
Name column |
Displays the element's name. |
Note column |
Displays any notes associated to the element. |
Exported column |
Displays the date of the element's addition to the library. |
Manufacturer column |
Displays the element's target device manufacturer. |
Model column |
Displays the element's target device model. |
Screen Size column |
Displays the screen size of the element's target device. |
DPI column |
Displays the screen resolution of the element's target device. |
The "Library Manager" window only displays the elements contained in the folder you have defined as Library. If you have more than one library folder or directory and want to use them, click 
to define another library. See To define a Library.
Ordering Library Manager Elements
In the default view, clicking 
(located on the upper left corner of each column) allows you to organize the information by ascending (
) or descending (
) order, according to the content of each column.
Changing the Display of Library Manager Columns
Step-by-step
1. Right-click the column's name area (in the default view).
2. Mouse hover the 
button to access a list with all the columns contained in the "Library Manager".
3. Check/uncheck the columns, depending on the columns you want displayed.
The view changes immediately, according to what you have checked/unchecked.
To Define a Library
MCL-Designer V4 provides a default library folder named "MyLibrary" but you can rename it or define another folder, in another directory, to operate in the same way. See To Change Library.
Step-by-step
1. Click (button located on the "Library Manager" and "Export to Library" windows) to open the following window:
2. Either maintain the default option (continue to step 9) OR click 
to create a new library (proceed to step 3).
3. Click to open a "Library Properties" window:
4. Click 
to browse for one.
5. If required, create a new folder by clicking "Make New Folder".
6. Click 
to conclude the new library location and return to the "Library Properties" window.
7. In the "Name" option, maintain the suggestion (the location's folder name)or enter a new name for the new library.
8. If required, enter information in the "Note" box.
9. Click 
in the "Library Properties" window to conclude OR 
to abort the operation.
Step-by-step
1. Click (located on the "Library Manager" and "Export to Library" windows) to open the following window:
2. Select the library you want to edit from the displayed list.
3. Click 
(to the right of the table).
4. Make the necessary changes.
5. Click to apply the changes and conclude the operation.
To Delete a Library
Step-by-step
1. Click (located on the "Library Manager" and "Export to Library" windows) to open a list of existing libraries.
2. Select the library you want to delete.
3. Click 
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4. Click 
to confirm the delete operation.
