Browsing to a controlled file

This procedure works only when the Model::ControlledFiles::NewPolicy property is set to Browse.

Procedure

  1. Right-click a non-read-only element, such as a package, in the browser and select Add New > Annotations > Controlled File. The Select Controlled File window opens.
    Note: Add New > Annotations is the default menu command structure in Rational Rhapsody. It can be changed by users. This topic assumes that all defaults are in place.
  2. Navigate to the file you want and click Open. Unless the controlled file being selected is located in the right location under the _rpy directory (cars_rpy in the example), a message displays asking you if you want to copy the file, click OK. If you do not want the file copied into the _rpy directory, you must place the original into the _rpy directory before selecting it from the Rational Rhapsody browser.
  3. The controlled file displays in the browser in Rational Rhapsody browser.
    Browser showing controlled file
  4. You can add controlled files to the graphic interface through drag-and-drop from the browser.
    Showing drag-and-drop of controlled file from browser to diagram

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