Setting up dtsUtility

The dtsUtility window can be opened at any time by running the following command from the Command Line or the Script Editor:

dtsUtility;

command line

script editor

This is what the dtsUtility window looks like:

dtsUtility

Typing the command is fairly easy, but it can be quicker by using a custom shelf button.

To create a shelf button for quick access to dtsUtility.mel:

1. Open the Script Editor (Window > General Editors > Script Editor).
2. In the input area (bottom half of the window), type in the following command:

dtsUtility;

3. Select the text with the left mouse button.
4. Using the middle mouse button, drag the text to the shelf to create a shelf button.

shelf button

5. Open the Shelf Editor.

shelf menu

6. Add an Icon Name to shelf button to make it easier to identify.

shelf editor

The dtsUtility shelf button is now created. Clicking the button will bring up the dtsUtility window.

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