Searching for a Resource

The Resource Manager has a search box to help you quickly locate a resource using keywords.

To locate and use a resource:

  1. From the Resource Manager tool bar, click the disclosure arrow to the left of the search box and select your search options. The search includes resource names, tags, and optionally records that match the string you enter.

  2. Enter one or more search terms in the search box and press Enter to execute the search.

  3. Resources that match the search display in the resource viewer pane. Standard context menu commands are available for the resources, or you can drag the resource to another file if desired. Two additional features are available for search results:

    Hold the cursor over a resource to display a tooltip that shows the resource’s location.

    Right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) on a resource, and select Select Resource Location from the context menu to select the file that contains the resource in the file browser pane.

Locating a Resource from the Drawing

Use the Locate in Resource Manager command to quickly locate resources displayed in the drawing area. This command does not work for record formats or scripts.

To locate a resource from the drawing:

  1. Right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) on the resource (or object containing a resource, such as a rectangle with a hatch) to be located. Select Locate [resource type] in Resource Manager from the context menu.

  2. The Resource Manager automatically navigates to the resource and selects it.

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Using Resources in Your Drawing

Resource Manager

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