Properties Inspector Palette

Displays the properties of the selected object or set of objects.

Current Properties

Layer Properties

Summary

When more than one object is selected, only those properties common to all selected objects are displayed. When no objects are selected, only the current settings of general properties are displayed.

You can specify a new value to modify any property that can be changed. Click the value and use one of the following methods:

Note:

When you view properties of AutoCAD objects, some properties may be unavailable.

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Current

Displays the properties for the current drawing or selected objects.

Layer

Displays the properties for the layer selected in the Layer list of the Layers palette.

Object Type

Displays the type of objects that are selected and filters which objects you are modifying.

Essentials

Displays the most commonly edited or viewed properties for the current drawing or selected objects.

All

Displays all the properties associated with the current drawing or the selected objects.

Match Properties

Applies the properties of a selected object to other objects.

Drawing/Objects/Layer Properties

Displays a list of available properties that can currently be edited. The list of properties show is based on the following conditions:

  • No objects selected in the current drawing. Drawing specific properties are displayed.
  • Objects selected in the current drawing. Properties common to all selected objects are displayed.
  • Layer selected from the Layer list in the Layers palette. Layer properties are displayed.