The properties of an element can be edited either when it is first created, or by double-clicking on it at any time (or by selecting the element and pressing Alt-Enter).
Note: You can select multiple objects in the graphics pane by Ctrl-clicking on multiple objects in succession or by creating a "selection box" by dragging your cursor from one point in the graphics pane (not on an object) to another point. When you do so, one of the objects will be the “anchor object” and will have blue selection handles (it represents the last object selected). Pressing Alt-Enter when multiple objects are selected opens the properties dialog for the “anchor object”.
The properties dialog for a typical element (in this case, an Integrator) is shown below:
With a few special exceptions (e.g., Containers, Result elements), all elements have the following fields or buttons:
Element ID. The name of the element
Description. A brief (255 characters) description of the element.
Appearance button. Provides access to a dialog for changing the graphical appearance of the element.
Display Units. The units (which determine the dimensions) of the element's primary output.
Type button. Provides access to a dialog for editing the type (value or condition) and order (scalar, vector, matrix) of the element's primary output.
Save Results checkboxes. Used to specify whether or not results are saved for the element.
Definition fields. One or more input fields that define the properties of the element.
Learn more about:
Editing an Element’s Name, Description and Appearance
Specifying the Contents of an Input Field
Referencing Output of Other Elements (Creating Links)