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Using the Properties Dialog

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Step-by-Step instructions to view & change object properties.

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Command Sequence

 

1. Select the object you want to view properties.

 

documentNote: This function requires that you select objects before proceeding.

documentNote: For more information about object selection see Viewing & Selection Basics

documentNote: To select polygons or traces, pick the edges.

 

2. Select menu: Edit | Properties...

 

3. All Properties of the selected object will be displayed in the properties dialog.

 

(screen capture of properties dialog for selected trace)

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4. You may change any of the properties by clicking in the adjacent column (such as layer).

 

5.  To modify the point list of an object click the tab Point List.

 

(screen capture of properties dialog "point list")

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6. You may change, add, or delete any of the points and the object will be updated

 

 

documentNote: To quickly activate the properties dialog, double-click your mouse over any object.