Create a New Global Edit Definition

Use this procedure to create a new global edit definition.

To create a new global edit definition:

1. Display a view of the project or resource file for which you want to create a global edit definition.
2. On the Tools tab, click Global Edits.
3. In the Global Edits dialog box, click New.
4. In the Global Edit Definition dialog box, take the following actions:
   1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new global edit definition.
      The default name for a global edit definition is <temporary>. By leaving this default value, you can create global edits without saving them.
   2. From the Applies to Table list, select a table to which the global edit should be applied.
   3. From the Replace Values In list, select the field for which the global edit will replace values.
5. In the With Expression field, enter the expression for the global edit.
   Note: The Fields and Functions buttons display dialog boxes that provide standard lists of fields and functions you can use to help you build the expression.
6. When you have finished entering the global edit expression, do one of the following:
   • To save and apply the global edit and close the dialog box, click OK.
   • To save the global edit and leave the dialog box open, click Save. You can then close the dialog box without applying the global edit.
   • To apply the global edit without saving it, click Apply.

Note: In order to save a global edit, you must change the default <temporary> value to a different name.

Related Topics

• Global Edits Dialog Box
• Global Edit Definition Dialog Box

Related Procedures

• Apply a Global Edit to a Project or Resource File
• Copy a Global Edit Definition
• Edit an Existing Global Edit Definition
• Delete a Global Edit Definition