1.3.8. Properties Window

The Properties window shows properties of the working window, document, or entity as shown in the figure below. One of these three features can be chosen by using the combo box. The properties of each feature are described in the following table.

Figure 1.19: Features of the properties window

Features of the properties window

Figure 1.20: Description of the properties window

PropertyDescription
1. Buttons for operation

These buttons are used to control the list, apply a data change or finish an operation as follows.

Description of the properties window
Extend AllDisplay a hidden property.
Description of the properties window
Sort PropertiesSort the properties in alphabetical order.
Description of the properties window
ApplyApply properties or finish entity creation.
Description of the properties window
Apply RestartFinish entity creation and then start again.
Description of the properties window
RestartReturn to the first step of the operation.

2. NameShows the name of the file.
3. GravitySet the acceleration of gravity. For more information, see Gravity.
4. UnitShows the unit system for the file. The unit system is determined when the file is created. For more information, see Files.
5. Icon SizeSet the size of icon representing an entity when displayed in the working plane.
6. CommentEnter a comment for the file.
7. StatusShows the current status.
8. ColorSet the background colors for the working window. Top and bottom colors can be defined.
9. Entity PropertySet the properties for entity creation. These properties are explained in the individual sections for each type of entity.