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Properties Dialog

Accessed through the View->Properties menu item in the Main Display window, this Properties dialog allows you to control many aesthetic aspects of the display. The Properties dialog window is composed of four tabs, Main, Aspect Ratio, Lighting, and Vertical Scale.

The Main tab of the Properties dialog allows you to change several general things pertaining to the display. Many of the items in this tab can also be found in the Display Window tab of the User Preferences window.

Image 1: Main Tab of the Properties Dialog
Image 1: Main Tab of the Properties Dialog
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The Aspect Ratio tab of the Properties dialog allows you to change the aspect ratio of the display with respect to the X, Y, and Z directions. You can change the individual X, Y, and Z values by using the slider. Any changes will be made to the display once you hit Apply or OK. The Display Matrix Settings panel will actively update as you change the X, Y, and Z values, and as you rotate or zoom in/out of the Main Display window.

Image 2: Aspect Ratio Tab of the Properties Dialog
Image 2: Aspect Ratio Tab of the Properties Dialog
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The Lighting tab of the Properties dialog allows you to add the effect of light shining on your display from different angles along the X, Y, and Z axes. The default values are listed in the image below.

Image 3: Lighting Tab of the Properties Dialog
Image 3: Lighting Tab of the Properties Dialog
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The Vertical Scale tab of the Properties dialog allows you to change the vertical scale used for the Z-axis of the display in the Main Display window.

Image 4: Vertical Scale Tab of the Properties Dialog
Image 4: Vertical Scale Tab of the Properties Dialog
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