DIS Grid View
If you click Tool Windows > DIS Grid View, the DIS Grid window will appear.
This tool window allows you to manage and configure all parameters in the protocol using a spreadsheet-like view.
By default, the DIS Grid window will open undocked. Dock it just as you would dock any other tool window in Visual Studio.
Filtering the parameter list
At the top of the window, there is a filter bar that allows you to narrow down the parameters list.
To set a filter, enter a piece of text or select a preset value in one or more of the filter boxes.
To clear the filter, click Clear filter.
Editing cell content
To edit data in the parameter list, just click inside a cell, and change its contents.
In some cells, you can enter text, while in other cells, you have to select a preset value or a checkbox.
Using the right-click menu commands
When you right-click a row in the parameter list, a shortcut menu appears.
| Select... | in order to... |
|---|---|
| Fix Description | Apply the capitalization rules to the parameter description. |
| Insert Before | Add a new, blank parameter row above the one you right-clicked. |
| Insert After | Add a new, blank parameter row below the one you right-clicked. |
| Duplicate | Duplicate the row you right-clicked. |
| Delete | Delete a parameter row from the list. |
| Navigate | Make the cursor in the file tab containing the protocol code jump to the corresponding Param tag. Note: Instead of selecting Navigate, you can also press F12. |
Managing parameter positions
When you have selected a parameter in the list, the Positions list at the bottom of the window lists all places where that parameter appears on the element card.
To edit existing data, just click inside a cell, and change its contents.
When you right-click a row, a shortcut menu appears.
| Select... | in order to... |
|---|---|
| Insert Before | Add a new, blank parameter row above the one you right-clicked. |
| Insert After | Add a new, blank parameter row below the one you right-clicked. |
| Duplicate | Duplicate the row you right-clicked. |
| Delete | Delete a parameter row from the list. |
| Navigate | Make the cursor in the file tab containing the protocol code jump to the corresponding <Position> tag. Note: Instead of selecting Navigate, you can also press F12. |
Note
If you prefer to position parameters using a graphical user interface, use the Display Editor. See Display editor
Managing discreet values
When, in the list, you have selected a parameter of type "discreet", the Discreets list at the bottom of the window lists all discreet values that are defined for that parameter.
To edit existing data, just click inside a cell, and change its contents.
When you right-click a row, a shortcut menu appears.
| Select... | in order to... |
|---|---|
| Insert Before | Add a new, blank parameter row above the one you right-clicked. |
| Insert After | Add a new, blank parameter row below the one you right-clicked. |
| Duplicate | Duplicate the row you right-clicked. |
| Delete | Delete a row from the list. |
| Navigate | Make the cursor in the file tab containing the protocol code jump to the corresponding <Discreet> tag. Note: Instead of selecting Navigate, you can also press F12. |