This section provides step-by-step instructions for properties. For background information, see the reference section.
Command Properties
- You have selected an object.
- The property you want to command displays a dark gray border or .
- From the Property List, select either Basic or Advanced mode.
- Do one of the following:
- To view available commands, select and then select the command you want to execute.
- If the property has a dark gray border around the property value, select the value and, depending on the property,
- modify its value, or
- view more detailed information about the property and modify individual values.
- Enter any required parameters.
- Do one of the following:
- Select to execute the command.
- Select to cancel the command.
- If the command succeeds, displays next to the property value. If the command fails, displays next to the property value.
Command a Property for Multiple Objects
- You have selected two or more objects of the same type because you want to command one property for all of them.
- From the Property List, select either Basic or Advanced mode.
- Select the property you want to command.
- The aggregate property value and the individual property values display.
NOTE: The aggregate property indicates the value of the property for all the selected objects. If an asterisk is displayed, the value differs on the selected objects. If a value is displayed, that is the value of all of the selected objects. Commanding the aggregate property commands the value for all the selected objects.
- Determine whether you want to command all properties to the same value or command an individual property, and do one of the following on either the aggregate or individual property:
- To view available commands, select and then select the command you want to execute.
- If the property has a dark gray border around the property value, select the value and, depending on the property,
- Modify its value, or
- View more detailed information about the property and modify individual values.
- Enter any required parameters.
- Do one of the following:
- Select to send the command.
- Select to cancel the command.
NOTE: The memo is not available for a multi-object selection.
- If the command succeeds, displays next to the affected property values. If the command fails, displays next to the affected property values.
Command or Release a Priority Array Property
- You have selected an object with a priority array property.
- From the Property List, select Advanced mode.
- Select the Priority Array property.
- For the desired priority level, select the value you want to modify or release.
- Do one of the following:
- To send a command, enter or modify the value and then select .
- To release a command, select .
Filter Properties
- In the Search box, enter the desired text, which is filtered as you enter it.
- The filtered properties display.
Create a Memo
- You have selected an object and would like to create a memo.
- Select .
The Memo dialog box displays.
- Enter the memo as desired.
- Select Save.
Modify a Memo
- You have selected an object and would like to modify the memo.
- Select .
The Memo dialog box displays.
- Select Edit.
- Modify the memo as desired.
- Select Save.