XML Authority Toolbar
Control Key Shortcuts (NOTE: Mac uses the Open Apple key in place of the Control Key.)
File... | Edit... | View... | |||
Open | Ctrl+O | Cut | Ctrl+X | Overview | Ctrl+0 |
Close | Ctrl+W | Copy | Ctrl+C | Element Types | Ctrl+1 |
Info | Ctrl+I | Paste | Ctrl+V | Attributes | Ctrl+2 |
Save | Ctrl+S | Clear | Ctrl+B | Advanced | Ctrl+3 |
Ctrl+P | Find | Ctrl+F | Notes | Ctrl+7 | |
Replace | Ctrl+R | Source | Ctrl+8 | ||
Errors | Ctrl+9 |
Ctrl+E : Opens Content Model Editor or Attributes Editor when used within the Content Model or Attributes columns of the Element List Pane. These editors are well-suited for work with large content models.
Ctrl+K : Checks the schema for errors.
Ctrl+N : Opens a new schema (opens your default schema type).
Alt-Key Shortcuts
The Alt key, used in conjunction with the appropriate letter, enables you to perform all of the functions on the XML Toolbar without a point or a click. Notice that the main function menus on the toolbar (File, Edit, View...) each have one character underlined (Fig A.) These menus can be accessed by typing the Alt key plus the underlined character. For example, the File menu can be opened by typing Alt+F.
Fig. A - XML Authority Toolbar Menus
Once a menu is opened, you will notice that each menu option also has a character underlined. Typing the underlined letter of the option will select the option. For example, after typing Alt+F to open the File menu, typing "A" executes the Save As...function.
Note: Alt-key access to sub-menus (e.g. typing Alt-F to open the file menu and then typing "M" to access the import menu ) requires Java Runtime version 1.3.0.
The Alt key may also be useful when working within the Elements List Pane, where Alt-X checks/un-checks the Text Box and Alt-L checks/un-checks the Elem. Box.
Other Useful Tips
Right click for a one button mouse: On a one button (Mac) mouse, a right click can be performed by holding the control button while clicking.
Changing the size of the Content Model Pane diagram: You can change the size of your diagram by right clicking on the background of the Content Model Pane and selecting Zoom In or Zoom Out.
Expanding/collapsing the diagram: Within the diagram, to view a parent element type's children, click once on the parent element to expand its "tree." To collapse the "tree" and hide the child elements, click on the parent again.
Using the Row Selector/Error Indicator dot: In the Element List Pane, clicking on the selector/error indicator dot located at the start of each row selects the row for cut, copy, paste, and clear operations. You can select a series of rows for editing at once by holding the shift key down while clicking on a beginning and ending row. Holding the control key down allows you to click and select multiple rows for editing at random. A red dot indicates an error in the declaration; when the mouse cursor is hovered over the red dot for a few seconds, the error message is displayed.
Setting a default schema: By default, XML Authority opens a DTD. This can be changed by editing your preferences (Edit...Preferences) and selecting a new default schema type.
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