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Modifying Entity Properties

Use the ModifyProperties command to change properties of selected entities. The command operates at the command window.

See Viewing and Modifying Properties to change properties using a graphical interface.

To modify entity properties:

  1. Type ModifyProperties at the command prompt.
  2. In the graphics area, select entities to change and press Enter.
  3. Specify an option:
    • Elevation: See the ZPlane command.
    • Layer: See the Layer command.
    • LineColor: See the -LineColor command.
    • LineScale: See the LineScale command.
    • LineStyle: See the LineStyle command.
    • LineWeight: See the -LineWeight command.
    • Transparency: Specifies a new transparency for the entities.
    • Material: Specifies a new material name.
    • Thickness: See the ZPlane command.

Access

Command: ModifyProperties

Related Topics

Viewing and Modifying Properties (Properties Palette)

Copying Properties Between Entities (PropertyPainter)

Modifying Entities and Entity Properties



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