Common Property Options
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of this dialog item. |
| Type | Type of this dialog item. |
| # chars | Number of Characters allowed in this dialog item. |
| Resize | If unchecked this dialog item will not resize if checked this dialog item can resize. |
| Min | If the property type is a number then the number must be greater than this number. |
| MinExclusive | This toggle changes the minimum test from "greater than" to "greater than or equal". |
| Max | If the property type is a number then the number must be less than this number. |
| MaxExclusive | This toggle changes the minimum test from "less than" to "less than or equal". |
| Label | This text will appear next to the dialog item. |
| Label Color | Allows the selection of a color for the label. |
| Store Last Value |
Defines how to store the
last entered value:
None: no value is stored. Client: the last value is stored on the users machine for use during the following session. dgnFile: the last value is stored in the DGN file for use the next time the file is accessed. session: the last value entered is stored only for this session of OpenCities Map. The Synch Preference for the appropriate editing key must be checked for this setting to take effect. |
| Display Format | Determines how the data is displayed in dialog item and what the user may enter. See Valid Format Types. |
| Internal Format | Determines how the data is stored. See Valid Format Types. |
| Upper Case | Any entered characters will be immediately uppercased. |
| Read Only | A new value cannot be entered into this dialog item. |
| Do not Clear | If a "Clear All" button is clicked this dialog item will not be cleared or emptied. |
| Required | The dialog should not be closed if this dialog item does not contain a value or is empty. |
| Save Changes Key | Defines the initial value key to use to save the current value when the item is changed. |
| Tool Tip | Text displayed when the cursor is placed over the dialog item. |
| Command Type | A key-in can be sent to MicroStation or a VBA event can be fired when a new selection is made. For example this can be used to change placement type. |
| Initial Values | A set of initial values to set for the property. |
| List Columns | Used when the list is more than one column. |