Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The top section of the Properties palette contains the Type Selector when an
object is selected or a tool is chosen for placing an object. When an object
is selected, you can switch to the properties of the current view by using the
drop-down list located just below the Type Selector, as shown in
Figure 1.31
.
Figure 1.31
Properties palette
The properties shown in the Properties palette are instance properties. You
can click the Edit Type button to display the Type Properties dialog box for
a selected item or view. When you're viewing the instance properties of an
objectorview,thescrollbarontherightsideofthepaletteholdsitsposition
when you move your mouse pointer away from the palette. The scroll bar
remains in position even when other items are selected in the model.
When you make a change to a parameter in the Properties palette, you can
click the Apply button at the bottom-right corner of the palette to set the
change. Alternatively, you can simply move your mouse pointer away from
the palette and the change will be applied.
View Control Bar
The View Control Bar is often overlooked, but it contains tools that are
important to the display of the contents in the drawing area.
The Visual Styles button provides access to the Graphic Display Options
dialog box, shown in
Figure 1.32
. This dialog box has settings to control the
visual display of the view. These include Model Display, Shadows, Sketchy
