Quick Properties Tab (Drafting Settings Dialog Box)

DSETTINGS (Command)

Note: The 3D Object Snap tab in the illustration is not available in AutoCAD LT.

List of Options

Display the Quick Properties Palette

Displays the Quick Properties palette when you select objects, depending on the object type. (QPMODE system variable)

The PICKFIRST system variable must be turned on to display the Quick Properties palette. Alternatively, you can enter the QUICKPROPERTIES command to select objects.

Palette Display

Sets the display settings of the Quick Properties palette. See Customize Quick Properties for more information.

All Objects

Sets the Quick Properties palette to display for any selection of objects, not just the object types specified in the Customize User Interface (CUI) editor to display properties.

Only Objects with Specified Properties

Sets the Quick Properties palette to display only the object types that are specified in the Customize User Interface (CUI) editor to display properties.

Palette Location

Controls where the Quick Properties palette is displayed.

Cursor-Dependent

The Quick Properties palette displays in a location relative to the cursor. (QPLOCATION system variable)

Quadrant:

Specifies which of four quadrants relative to the cursor to display the Quick Properties palette relative to the cursor location. The default location is above and to the right of the cursor.

Distance in Pixels:

Specifies the distance in pixels from the cursor to display the Quick Properties palette. You can specify integer values from 0 to 400.

Static

Displays the Quick Properties palette in a fixed location. You can specify a new location by dragging the palette. (QPLOCATION system variable)

Palette Behavior

Sets the behavior of the Quick Properties palette.

Collapse Palette Automatically

The Quick Properties palette displays only the specified number of properties. The palette expands when the cursor rolls over it.

Minimum Number of Rows:

Sets the number of properties that the Quick Properties palette displays when it is collapsed. You can specify integer values from 1 to 30.