Managing an instance
crossTerm instances can be created in the crossTerm settings.
- Proceed as follows:
- Go to the settings via Tools > Settings in the crossTerm Manager, and click Manage.
A dialog window lists all existing instances.
- Select one of the actions for managing instances:
- You can edit existing instances via Edit.
- You can delete a selected crossTerm instance including all entries it contains via Delete.
- You can remove all entries of the selected instance though without deleting the actual instance and the respective attributes and attribute values via Remove All Entries.
AttentionWhen using crossGrid and/or crossWAN, the deletion of entries by means of the two functions mentioned above will not be transmitted to the respective Trusted Server or offline user.
- To create an instance, click Add.
- Enter a name and a description for the instance.
- If necessary, select an icon for the new instance (supported formats: *.ico, *.png, *.jpg, *.bmp, or *.gif; recommended size: 16x16 pixels).
- To create a new instance with the same structure as an existing instance, select the instance to be copied under Base instance.Tip
- Which contents are adopted from the base instance?
- Entry and term settings
- Entry and term templates
- Tooltip settings
- What is not adopted?
- Entries and terms
- Instance-specific rights. The rights determined in the group properties for new instances apply.
- Click OK.
The new instance has been created.
- Fill the instance with the requested data categories.Tip
You can recognize the crossTerm instance already created during installation from its light blue background.