How do I quickly find the specific dataset in a library, since I have hundreds of datasets in that library.
for example:
I want to open one dataset (named 'test') from the 'lib' library. Instead of every time I have to scroll down and look for the dataset, is there any search options or shortcut that I can use to quickly open the dataset?
I am using 9.3 (TS1M2)
If you know the name of the data set and the library, such as lib.test in your example, type in the command box (the one with the check marke next to it in your posted image)
vt lib.test
VT is the viewtable command that is run when you click on a dataset icon.
If you want to be able to sort or modify the data use
vt lib.text openmode=edit
to make changes to the data set.
And if the set you want to see by any chance is the last one created
vt _last_
and you don't even have to remember the spelling.
If you find the vt _last_ helpful you might add it to a keys menu and it becomes a single key command.
Thanks, it's very helpful.
If you know the name of the data set and the library, such as lib.test in your example, type in the command box (the one with the check marke next to it in your posted image)
vt lib.test
VT is the viewtable command that is run when you click on a dataset icon.
If you want to be able to sort or modify the data use
vt lib.text openmode=edit
to make changes to the data set.
And if the set you want to see by any chance is the last one created
vt _last_
and you don't even have to remember the spelling.
If you find the vt _last_ helpful you might add it to a keys menu and it becomes a single key command.
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