4.1 Viewing Object Properties

To quickly view or edit properties of items (for example, an Identity Vault or a driver), you can use the Properties view or a Properties dialog box.

4.1.1 Properties View

If the Properties view is open when you select an item in the Modeler, information about that item displays in the Properties view. You can then quickly view or edit information.

Figure 4-1 The Properties View

To open the Properties view, click Window > Show View > Other > General > Properties. For additional information, see The Properties View in Understanding Designer for Identity Manager.

4.1.2 Properties Dialog Box

The list of property pages in the Properties dialog box is organized alphabetically across Designer with the exception of the General page, similar to that of Eclipse.

To view or edit properties of items:

  1. Open the Properties dialog box by doing one of the following:

    • Double-click an item in the Modeler or in the Outline view.

    • Right-click an item (for example, an Identity Vault) in the Modeler or Outline view, then select Properties.

    • Select an item, then press Enter.

    • Select an item, then select File > Properties.

    • Select an item, then select Model > [object] > Properties.

    The following figure illustrates a driver’s properties page:

  2. Edit settings, then click OK to save.

4.1.3 Operations Relating to Properties

Table 4-1 Operations Relating to Properties

Operation

Description

Open the Properties view

Click Window > Show View > Other > General > Properties.

Open the Properties dialog box

Double-click an item, or right-click the item, then select Properties.

Edit settings

You can edit the settings of any item selected in the Modeler or Outline view.

View a server’s properties

In the Outline view, right-click the server icon, then select Properties.

Save to memory or disk

When you click Apply or OK in a properties dialog box, changes are committed to memory. However, changes are not saved to disk unless you select File > Save.