Working with the Properties Window

The Properties window displays the attributes, or properties, of an item selected in the project tree, the history tree, or the 3D Modeler window. The Properties window enables you to edit an item’s properties. The properties, and the ability to edit them in the Properties window, will vary, depending on the type of item selected. The tabs available in the Properties window will also vary, depending on the selection.

By can choose to show or hide a docked Properties window as part of the desktop. You can move move and resize the docked Properties window within the desktop to suit your work style. When you have a docked Properties window, it displays the properties of any item you select in the Project tree, the History Tree, or the 3D Modeler window. You select View>Properties Window to remove the docked properties window.

Regardless of the whether you display a docked Properties window, you can still open an undocked Properties window for any item in the project tree, the history Tree, or the 3D Modeler window by double-clicking.

Related Topics

Opening the Properties Window

Showing and Hiding the Properties Window

Setting the Properties Window to Open Automatically

Modifying Object Attributes using the Properties Window

Modifying Object Command Properties Using the Properties Window