Example 2 – The Properties Editor (Lower RHS of Screen)

Properties Editor

Some Editors, such as the Properties Editor pack in

a lot of options which at first glance are not obvious.

Figure 1.18 shows the Properties Editor with the

Active Tool and Workspace Tab buttons display.

The vertical column of Tabs at the LHS of the

Properties Editor select different panels for performing

different functions. By default the Active Tool and

Workspace settings panel is displayed. Mouse over

on a button to see the panel display name. The Active

Tool and Workspace controls are encapsulated by the

broken yellow lines.

Panels containing controls may be hidden inside Tabs.

In Figure 1.16 the Color Tab is open displaying color

selection options. The Brush Settings Tab is closed.

To open a Tab click LMB on the triangle adjacent to the

Tab name. To close a Tab click the triangle a second

time.

The Pencil image in the Brushes Tab is a button which when clicked displays a selection menu

for alternative Brush Types (Figure 1.19).

Active Tool and Workspace Tab

Figure 1.18

Note: The Color Palette is only operable when

the Viewport Editor is in Vertex Color Mode. The

default display is Material Mode (explanation

following).

Tab Open

Tab Closed

Click on Vertex Color

To activate the Color Palette

Figure 1.19

Note: Consider the foregoing as

a general guide to finding your

way

in

the

interface.

The

function and application of the

controls will be explained as you

progress through the book.

The default Brush Type selected (highlighted blue).

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