At a Glance

In the functional view and structural view of the project browser, you can display a specific directory tree level and its sub-directories by using the Expand all command.

The command Contract all allows you to contract an entire directory.

NOTE: The following steps show how to use the Contract all and Expand all commands with a structural view. These steps can also be used with a functional view.

How to expand a directory

The following table shows you how to use the Expand all command in the structural view:

Step

Action

1

In the project browser select the directory you wish to expand (for example Program).

Result: the element selected appears in reverse video:

2

Activate the Expand all command from the Display menu or from the contextual menu.

Result: the selected directory is expanded completely:

How to contract a directory

The following table shows you how to use the Contract all command in the structural view:

Step

Action

1

In the project browser select the directory you wish to contract (for example Program).

Result: the element selected appears in reverse video:

2

Activate the Contract all command from the Display menu or from the contextual menu.

Result: the selected directory is contracted: