Changing object properties

Object properties define an object. You can view and change these properties in the Property Browser.

  1. Select the page or object whose properties you want to view or change.

  2. Open the Property Browser.

  3. In the Browser, select the property category, for example, 'Identification' properties.

  4. Change the object's properties. Any changes you make apply immediately.

Each time you change a property, this is added to the Undo History, allowing you to undo each change you make.

Property types

Some properties have numerical values, while other properties can be altered with different controls:

To change the property, select the default and type over it.

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To change the color, click on the color and select another one from the standard Color Palette for your operating system.

To change the property, move the slider.

To change the property, select a different one from the drop-down menu.

To change the property, click on the icon.

Use these properties to...

Identification

Uniquely identify an object or page. This is useful if you are going to reuse the object or flipchart, or if you are going to add it to your Resource Library, or share it with others.

Appearance

Control the appearance of an object on the flipchart page.

Outline

Control the characteristics of the outline that surrounds an object.

Fill

Add texture to the object with graduated shading from one color to another.

Background

Control the characteristics of the background of an object.

Position

Control the position and size of an object on the flipchart page. There are three ways to change these properties:

  • Drag the object's Marquee and Sizing Handles.

  • Use the Object Edit Menu.

  • Edit the properties in the Property Browser.

Label

Add a label to an object and define the way the label looks and behaves.

Container

Create activities where objects are recognized by other objects.

Rotate

Control the way in which an object can be rotated on the page.

Restrictors

Define rules to restrict the movement of an object.

Miscellaneous

Define some miscellaneous characteristics for your object.

Multimedia

Define properties for Flash, video and sound files.

Page

Control the appearance of a  flipchart page.

Tools

Set the Spotlight or Revealer to keep the currently selected property, or revert to the tool's default setting as defined in the currently selected profile.

Revealer

Control the behavior of the Revealer.

Spotlight

Define the type and size of the Spotlight, as well as its position when selected.

Grid

Show or hide the grid and change its properties.

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