How to: Slide in violin software instrument?

Hi,
I'm wondering how you guys make the Violin (software instrument) in slide mode? Maybe I'm using the wrong term, but what I'm trying to question is how to slide up from C1 to C2? I'm trying to edit it via Hyper Draw > Pitch Bend, but not works!
Please suggest your precious idea, appreciate!

Jim,
Thanks!
The idea above might changed the whole instrument to that pitch/octave then? So, how do slide it from C1 to C2 then? Possible to hyper draw the EXS pitch bend to fit the need above?
Thanks again!

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