How do I load a control's values from those stored in it's typedef?

[DEppAtNGC]

How do I load a control's values from those stored in it's typedef? I have a control that is linked strict to a typedef. I open the typedef and change the values and specify save as default, and then I would like to have the control (an instance of the typedef) to have it's values revert to those of the typedef default values. Is there a way to do this?

[mikeporter]

What kind of control are you talking about?

Mike..

[DEppAtNGC]

I probably should have mentioned that the control is really a cluster of controls, including many different control types. The control in question is a string control (string constant->change to control).

[mikeporter]

The problem is that the default value for a control is not saved as part of the typedef - or at least a part of the typedef that is enforced. As a result, if you change the default for a typedef, new instances of the typedef will show it but existing instances will not be changed.

Mike...

[DEppAtNGC]

So I have an enhancement request: I suggest adding to every control's "right-click" menu:

DataOperations->Reinitialize to typedef default

and have it greyed out for controls which have no associated typedef.

[JeffL]

Hi DEppAtNGC,

Thanks for the idea. I have filed a product suggestion with R and D with your recommendation.