Create Shortcut

A Shortcut enables you to predefine the evaluation parameters for evaluations you perform frequently, saving you the effort of re-entering the values each time you run the evaluation.

Create Shortcut with Shortcut Wizard — Use this method if you want to quickly create a Shortcut without evaluating the selected domain.
Create Shortcut with Evaluation Wizard — Use this method if you want to create a Shortcut when evaluating a domain. This method also enables you to enter and save the Administrator login credentials so that you do not have to enter them each time you evaluate the Shortcut.

Create Shortcut with Shortcut Wizard

Use the Shortcut Wizard if you want to quickly create a Shortcut without evaluating the selected domain. However, you will not be able to enter and save the login credentials for the WebLogic Server Administrator or Monitor account. Consequently, you will need to enter these each time you evaluate the Shortcut. For instructions on storing the login credentials when creating a Shortcut, see Create Shortcut with Evaluation Wizard on page 71.

Open the Shortcut Wizard.

You can use any of the following methods to open the wizard:

Press Ctrl+Shift+S.
Select File > New > Shortcut.
Select Window > Show View > Shortcuts Table to open the Shortcuts Table. Then, click Add Shortcut in the Shortcuts Table toolbar.
Right-click in the Domain Explorer or Shortcut Explorer and select Add Shortcut from the context menu.

Select the domain to associate with the Shortcut.
Select the Signature Bundle to associate with the Shortcut.

Select a Signature Bundle from the Bundle field drop-down menu. This is the Bundle that will be evaluated against the specified domain when you evaluate the Shortcut. The default is Default Signatures.

Select the Create Shortcut checkbox and enter a brief name for the Shortcut.
Click Finish.

This adds the new Shortcut to the Shortcuts Table and the Shortcut Explorer tree. For instructions on evaluating a Shortcut, see Evaluate Shortcut on page 72.

Create Shortcut with Evaluation Wizard

You can create a Shortcut by selecting the Save as Shortcut option when using the Evaluation Wizard to evaluate a domain. This method of creating a Shortcut enables you to enter and store the Administrator login credentials so that you need not enter them each time you evaluate the Shortcut.

Open the Evaluation Wizard.

You can use any of the following methods to open the wizard:

Press Ctrl+Shift+E.
Select File > New > Evaluation.
Right-click in the Domain Explorer and select Evaluate from the context menu.

Select the domain to associate with the Shortcut.
In the Bundle field, select the Signatures Bundle to associate with the Shortcut.

Select a Signature Bundle from the Bundle field drop-down menu. This is the bundle that will be evaluated against the specified domain when you evaluate the Shortcut. The default is Default Signatures.

Enter the Username and Password for the WebLogic Server Administrator or Monitor account on the target domain.
(Optional) Select the Remember username/password checkbox to store your login credentials for the selected domain(s).

Select this option if you want your login information to persist so that you do not have to enter it each time you evaluate this Shortcut. This is especially useful if you will be evaluating the Shortcut on a frequent basis. Usernames and passwords are encrypted when stored.

Select the Create Shortcut checkbox and enter a brief name for the Shortcut.
Click Finish.

This adds the new Shortcut to the Shortcuts Table and the Shortcut Explorer tree. For instructions on evaluating a Shortcut, see Evaluate Shortcut on page 72.