Common Functionality
Modify : Properties
Properties
Displays the properties of objects. If the selected object(s) are read only (locked, claimed or unavailable through direct access control), the properties are greyed out.
If a single object is selected, the object type displays in the drop-down list at the top of the window, and the window displays the object’s properties.
If multiple objects are selected, the drop-down list at the top of the window initially displays All (number of selected objects) and the window displays only properties common to the selected objects.
The drop-down list displays each type of object selected. If more than one object type is currently selected, the number of each object type displays in brackets.
If an object type is selected from the drop-down list, the properties associated with the object type display, or common properties if more than one of that object type is currently selected.
You can initiate a new selection, specify a single or multiple selection and set all properties to the default values. Selections made in the Model Explorer are shown in the Properties window and clears the graphical selection.
Specify object selection mode
Indicates multiple object selection mode. Every object clicked on is added to the list of selected objects.
Specify object selection mode
Indicates single object selection mode. Only one object can be selected at a time. Selecting an object de-selects any previously selected objects.
Initiate new object selection
Click to de-select all currently selected objects and initiate a new selection.
The following options are only available in the DRAW module.
Set all of the visual properties of the selected objects to default
Click to set all the visual properties of the selected objects to their default values.
Note:
The functionality is only available in DRAW.
Show the vertex editor for the selected object.
Click to display the Vertex Editor window. Refer to Vertex Editor for further information.
Note:
The functionality is only available in DRAW.
You can define the view for the properties list.
Categorized
Click to list the properties by category. Property categories are ordered logically. By default, some categories are expanded and some are collapsed. Once set, the expanded or collapsed state of a category remains the same when a different element is selected.
Alphabetical
Click to list the properties alphabetically.
The list of properties allows you to modify the properties of an object. For example, input a dimensional value in the Width field to modify the width of an object. Select a colour from the Fill Colour drop-down list to modify the fill of an object.
Modify Properties
Modifies component properties such as weights and material data if the item has properties that can be modified.
When the Parameters field is active on the Properties window, clicking the button displays the Modify Properties window.
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The size and layout of the window depends principally on the number of properties defined for the current element type within the catalogue or design template an example is displayed:
To configure the window refer to Configure Properties for further information.
Input the new value in the required field to change it. All values may be reset to their original values by selecting Reset. The value may be changed to the default values by selecting Default.
Click OK to confirm the property change and Cancel to close the window.
Configure Properties
Controls the appearance and behaviour of the Modify Properties window. The values are automatically loaded from the user default settings. Any changes are automatically saved here.
Dynamic update
Controls when an element is updated as its properties are modified.
If the check box is selected, the element is updated every time a property setting changes. It is convenient for simple design items, but can give slow performance if a large number of rules have to be executed for each update.
If the check box is not selected, the element is updated only when OK on the Modify Properties window is clicked.
Maximum entry width
Specifies the maximum number of characters for a selector control. To modify, enter an integer. The change is automatically applied and saved to the user defaults once you navigate away.
Maximum form height
Specifies the maximum number of property entry controls allowed before the style changes from individual entry mode to list mode.
To modify, enter an integer. The change is automatically applied and saved to the user defaults once you navigate away.
Display plotfile
Controls if a plotfile is incorporated into the Modify Properties window.
Note:
A plotfile typically displays a dimensioned diagram.
If the check box is selected, a plot file is displayed on the Modify Properties window.
If the check box is not selected, a Plotfile button on the Modify Properties window displays the plotfile on request.
Graphical Dimensions
Controls how the design parameters are displayed on the 3D View (when requested). You can select the following options from the drop-down menu:
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Description & Value
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Description only
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Value only.
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Any modifications are automatically applied and saved to user defaults.
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