Switching resource templates

If you want to replace the resources currently loaded in the session with a copy of those from another template, you can switch to those resources. Doing so will overwrite any resources currently loadedin the session. If you are switching resources in order to have some predefined Text Link Analysis (TLA) pattern rules, make sure to select a template that has them marked in the TLA column.

Switching resources is particularly useful when you want to restore the session work (categories, patterns, and resources) but want to load an updated copy of the resources from a template without losing your other session work.You can select the template whose contents you want copy into the Resource Editor and click OK. This replaces the resources you have in this session. Make sure you update the modeling node at the end of your session if you want to keep these changes next time you launch the interactive workbench session.

Note: If you switch to the contents of another template during an interactive session, the name of the template listed in the node will still be the name of the last template loaded and copied. In order to benefit from these resources or other session work, update your modeling node before exiting the session and select the Use session work option in the node. See the topic Updating Modeling Nodes and Saving for more information.

To switch resources

  1. From the menus in the Resource Editor view, choose Resources > Switch Resource Templates. The Switch Resources dialog box opens.
  2. Select the template you want to use from those shown in the table.
  3. Click OK to abandon those resources currently loaded and load a copy of those in the selected template in their place. If you have made changes to your resources and want to save your libraries for a future use, you can publish, update, and share them before switching. See the topic Sharing Libraries for more information.