Columns dialog

This dialog is used to show, hide, or sort the columns displayed in the results of a database search.

To access this dialog when searching for a particular material, click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Select Material), click Search, specify one or more search criteria and click Search, then click Columns in the search results dialog.

Note: This search functionality is available wherever you are required to select an entry in a Autodesk-supplied or personal database. The key access points are:

• (Geometry tab > Properties panel > Assign ).
• (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Select Material).
• A number of options from the Boundary Conditions tab.
• The database-related entries in the Tools tab.

Dialog element	Explanation
Visible Columns	Indicates all the properties available for display, in the form of columns. The check marks to the side of the names allows you to show or hide the column. Click a box next to a column name for it to appear in the table. The order of the columns can be changed if you select the column name and then Up or Down.
Down	Enables you to move a column down in the Visible Columns list. By doing this the column's position is changed and assumes its relevant position in the Select Materials To Compare With dialog. Click a box next-to a column name and click Down to move the selected column name down in the Visible Columns list.
Up	Enables you to move a column up in the Visible Columns list. By doing this the column's position is changed and assumes its relevant position in the Select Materials To Compare With dialog. Click a box next-to a column name and click Up to move the selected column name up in the Visible Columns list.