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box should open, asking you to confirm the type of deletion.
Note
The delete action of the eraser tool is controlled by the general option setting for deletion. Be sure that you understand
the available options described in Section 6.2.8.1, “The General Tab” before using the eraser tool
From the keyboard, use the D key to activate this tool.
In addition to using the eraser tool, you can also delete an object by selecting it and pressing Ctrl Delete or right clicking it and
choosing DELETE from the pop up menu.
6.5.1.4. The Layer Tool
The layer tool is the rectangular icon with a capital L in the lower left corner.
The layer tool is used to organize the objects on an EER Diagram canvas. It is useful for grouping together similar objects. You
may, for instance, use it to group all your views together.
Click the layer tool and use it to draw a rectangle on the canvas. Change to the standard mouse pointer tool and pick up any objects
you would like to place on the newly created layer.
To change the size of a layer, first select it by clicking on it. When a layer is selected small rectangles appear at each corner and in
the middle of each side. Adjust the size by dragging any one of these rectangles.
You can also make changes to a layer by selecting the layer and changing properties in the PROPERTIES panel. Using the PROPER-
TIES panel is the only way to change the name of a layer.
From the keyboard, use the L key to activate this tool. For more information about layers see Chapter 11, Creating Layers.
6.5.1.5. The Text Tool
The text tool is the square icon with a capital N in the top left corner. Use this tool to place text objects on the EER diagram canvas.
Click the tool and then click the desired location on the canvas. Once a text object has been dropped on the canvas, the mouse
pointer reverts to its default.
To add text to a text object, right click the text object and choose either of the pop-up menu options, EDIT NOTE ... or EDIT IN NEW
WINDOW ....
You can manipulate the properties of a text object by selecting it and then changing its properties in the Properties panel.
From the keyboard, use the N key to activate this tool. For more information about text objects see Chapter 13, Creating Text Objects.
6.5.1.6. The Image Tool
Use the image tool to place an image on the canvas. When this tool is selected and you click on the canvas, a dialog box opens allowing
you to select the desired graphic file.
From the keyboard, use the I key to activate this tool. For more information about images see Chapter 14, Creating Images.
6.5.1.7. The Table Tool
Use this tool to create a table on the EER Diagram canvas.
When this tool is activated, drop down list boxes appear on the toolbar below the main menu. Use these list boxes to determine the
schema, engine type, and collation. All the schemata shown in the Physical Schemata section appear in the leftmost dropdown
box and all database engines in the engine drop-down box. The collation drop-down box shows all available character set options.
There is also a drop down color palette to choose the color accent for your table.
Figure 6.11. The toolbar when the table tool is active
Clicking on the canvas, creates a table. To edit this table, right click it and choose EDIT TABLE or EDIT IN NEW WINDOW from the
pop-up menu.
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