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Listing Entity Information

Use the GetProperties command to view details of an entity, including the entity's type, Layer, LineColor, LineStyle, LineWeight, mode (model or sheet), its coordinates, and other details depending on its type. For example, GetProperties lists added details about an Arc include its center point, radius, and start and end angle. Added details about a Line include its length, angle in the XY-plane, delta-X, delta-Y, and delta-Z lengths.

To list entity information:

  1. Click Tools > Inquiry > Get Properties (or type GetProperties).
  2. In the graphics area, select entities.
  3. Press Enter.

    The geometric details and properties of the entities display in a separate command history window.

  Press F2 to show or hide the separate command history window.

  Press F2 to show or hide the separate command history window.

  Press Fn + F2 to show or hide the separate command history window.

Access

Command: GetProperties

Menu: Tools > Inquiry > Get Properties

Related Topics

Identifying Coordinates

Measuring Distances

Calculating Areas



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