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The Editions page of the Package browser lists all editions of the package you are browsing, along with the types and methods that each edition contains. From this page, you can browse the contents of this package in the repository, and add program elements to the workspace, along with various other repository tasks.
Since this page looks at the repository, you cannot edit comment text or source code for any of the program elements.
Editions Pane
The Editions pane lists all editions of the package in the repository, in either
a graph layout or a list layout. Click the Graph Layout button or the List
Layout
button in the title bar to change the layout. The editions that is currently in the
workspace is indicated by an asterisk (*). Each edition has a pop-up menu, which
contains actions you can perform on it. These options are also available from the Editions
menu.
Types Pane
When you select a package edition in the Editions pane, the Types pane lists all
classes and interfaces in the selected edition. Each type has a pop-up menu, which
contains actions you can perform on it. These options are also available from the Types
menu.
Methods Pane
When you select a type in the Types pane, the Methods pane lists all methods in
the selected type. Each method has a pop-up menu, which contains actions you can
perform on it. These options are also available from the Methods menu.
Comment or Source Pane
When you select a package edition, the lower pane shows its comment text.
Since you are viewing the contents of the repository, you cannot edit the comment text.
When you select a type or method, the Source pane shows the source code, if available. Again, you cannot modify the source.
Tool Bar Buttons
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Open Debugger | Opens the Debugger browser. |
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Search | Launches the program element search. |
Menus
The Editions page has the following menus:
Searching for a Program Element in the Repository
Browsing the Workspace
Comparing Editions of a Program Element
Adding Projects and Packages From the Repository to the
Workspace
Adding Types and Methods From the Repository to the
Workspace
Purging Program Elements from a Repository
Restoring Program Elements to the Repository
Compacting a Repository