The Goto functionality allows the user to locate an object in STEP in a quick and efficient manner. There are two 'Goto' features:
- Goto - A quick way to jump to a particular object in the database based on the name and/or ID. If there are multiple results, it displays the first one. Press 'Ctrl+G' to move the cursor to the Goto parameter.
- Goto Next - When there are multiple results from the 'Goto' function, the user can opt to select Goto Next to continue on to the next result. Press 'Ctrl+E' to display the next Goto Next item.
Type in the Name or ID of an object in the Goto field, press Enter or click the Goto next object button to the right of the field, and the system will take you to the object without displaying a list of search results.
Once you start typing in the Goto field, the system will suggest objects matching the typed-in text (case insensitive) and display them on a dropdown menu as shown below.
When typing in the 'Goto' field all objects are searched not just products. This includes but is not limited to classifications, assets, attributes, user names, etc.
It is important to keep in mind that:
- Object IDs and Names are both searched.
- Object IDs are searched case-sensitive.
- Object Names are searched case-insensitive.
- Wild Cards are not allowed
Items can be selected from the menu using either the mouse or the keyboard up arrow and down arrow keys. A maximum of 20 items will be displayed.
Another way to find the Goto and Goto Next options is in the Navigate menu.
Keys in the Goto function dropdown
The ID/Name dropdown list in Goto function will have any created keys as part of the dropdown list.
Note: Only activated keys can be found in the Goto function dropdown list. Refer to the Creating and Deleting Keys topic in the Data Quality documentation here.
Selecting a key from this dropdown can be used to identify and delete objects, parents, referenced objects, and assets. The system will take the user to the product that has the unique key value stored on that object.
Setting the Primary Hierarchy for 'Goto' searches
A user can set the Primary Hierarchy to be either a Primary Product Hierarchy, Classification folder, Asset Folder, etc, through the View > Primary Hierarchy Menu. Once the primary hierarchy is selected and an object is searched, first priority is given to the folder that is selected and then the other folders will be searched.
For example, if the View > Primary Hierarchy is set to Assets, the product will first be searched under Assets. Then when clicked on Search again, the user will be shown in the actual hierarchy where the product was initially created. In normal circumstances, the product will by default be searched in the actual hierarchy where it was initially created.
Important: Objects within the Recycle Bin are not searched as part of the Goto functionality.