The Properties window is the primary interface in Earth Volumetric Studio for viewing and editing the parameters of various objects within your application. These objects can include modules, output ports, or the application itself. All properties for a selected object are displayed here, organized into logical, collapsible categories.
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Accessing the Properties Window
If the Properties window is not already open, navigate to the Windows button in the Main Toolbar to show it.
Editing Objects
Once the window is visible, you can load an object’s properties for editing. The most direct method is to double-click a module or a port of a module in the Application Network. Alternatively, you can use the Choose Object to Edit dropdown menu at the top of the Properties window, which provides a list of all objects in your application and allows you to quickly switch between them.
Navigating and Filtering Properties
The Properties window includes several tools to help you find and manage parameters efficiently. A Search for Property box at the top of the window allows you to filter the displayed properties by typing a search string; you can also use the Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut to focus on the search box. Next to the search box, the Collapse Categories button lets you expand or collapse all property categories at once.
Options
Further customization is available through the Options menu, accessible via the gear icon. These are global settings for the Properties window and allow you to change how properties are displayed.
| Option | Description |
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| Automatically Collapse Properties | When enabled, all property categories are collapsed when properties of a new object are loaded. |
| Sort Alphabetically | Changes the order of properties to an alphabetical sorting. |
| Show Expert Options | Reveals advanced parameters. |
| Always Show Critical | Ensures essential properties are never hidden. |
Toggling Module and Display Properties
The Switch to Display Properties button allows quick switching between the properties of the selected module and the properties of the primary red output port of it, if it has one. This is the same as double-clicking on the primary red port, but allows faster swapping right within the Properties window.
Toggling Application Properties and Application Favorites
The same button when shown in the Application Properties is labeled Switch To Application Favorites. It allows toggling between the two.
Property Descriptions
At the bottom of the Properties window is a description area. When you select a property from the list, this area displays a brief explanation of what the property does and how to use it, providing helpful context as you configure your modules.
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