Editing enumerated types for pattern parameters

Edit enumerated types to add, remove or rename values in existing enumerated types, or to rename an enumerated type. You can edit an existing user-generated enumerated type to add, remove, or change values and display names within the enumerated type, or to change the name of the enumerated type.

To edit enumerated types:

1. In the Pattern Authoring editor, click the Pattern Configuration tab. Click Enumerated Types. The Configure Enumerated Types window opens.
2. In the Enumerated type field, select the enumerated type to edit.
3. You can make the following changes to user-generated enumerated types:
   • Rename the enumerated type. To rename the enumerated type, click Rename. The Rename Enumeration window opens. Enter a name for the enumeration and click OK. The Rename Enumeration window closes.
   • Add new values. To add a new value, click the Add button that is next to the table of values. A new value and display name are added to the table.
   • Remove values. To remove a value, select the value to remove and click the Remove button that is next to the table of values. The value is removed from the table.

     If a value is the only entry in the table, you cannot remove it.

   • Change existing values and display names. To edit a value or display name, double-click the value or display name in the table. Type a new entry and then press Enter to save the new display name or value.
   • Duplicate the enumerated type. To duplicate an enumerated type, click Duplicate. The duplicate enumerated type is displayed. The name of the duplicate enumerated type is the same as the original, but with _1 added to the end.
   • Remove the enumerated type. To remove an enumerated type, click Remove. The enumerated type is removed.

     If an enumerated type is being used by a pattern parameter it cannot be removed. You can check if an enumerated type is being used by a parameter in the This enumerated type is used by the following parameter field. To modify a parameter so that it does not use an enumerated type, see Defining the user interface.

4. You can make the following changes to enumerated types that are created from target properties:
   • Rename the enumerated type. To rename the enumerated type, click Rename. The Rename Enumeration window opens. Enter a name for the enumeration and click OK. The Rename Enumeration window closes.
   • Remove values. To remove a value, select the value to remove and click the Remove button that is next to the table of values. The value is removed from the table.

     If a value is the only entry in the table, you cannot remove it.

   • Reset the original values. To restore values you have removed from the list, click Reset Values. The original list is displayed.
   • Duplicate the enumerated type. To duplicate an enumerated type, click Duplicate. The duplicate enumerated type is displayed. The name of the duplicate enumerated type is the same as the original, but with _1 added to the end.
   • Remove the enumerated type. To remove an enumerated type, click Remove. The enumerated type is removed.

     If an enumerated type is being used by a pattern parameter it cannot be removed. You can see if an enumerated type is being used by a parameter in the This enumerated type is used by the following parameter field. To modify a parameter so that it does not use an enumerated type, see Defining the user interface.

5. Repeat the tasks in steps 3 and 4 until your changes are complete. Click OK.
   The Configure Enumerated Types window closes.