Overriding Custom Properties of the Source Graphic

You can override the value and description of a custom property of the embedded graphic if the custom property’s visibility is set to Public in the source graphic.

You cannot add, delete, or rename any custom properties of an embedded graphic or change the data type. However, you can:

• Revert the value and description of the custom property to its default as defined in the source graphic.

• Set the visibility of the custom property. This has an effect if the graphic containing the embedded graphic is embedded into another graphic.

To override the value and description of a custom property

1. Select the embedded graphic on the canvas.

2. On the Special menu, click Custom Properties. The Edit Custom Properties dialog box appears.

3. Select the custom property you want to override with a new value or description.

4. In the Default Value box, type a new value.

5. In the Description box, type a new description.

To revert the value and description of a custom property

6. Select the embedded graphic on the canvas.

7. On the Special menu, click Custom Properties. The Edit Custom Properties dialog box appears.

8. Select the custom property you want to revert.

9. Click the Revert icon. The value and description of the selected custom property are reverted to the value and description of the same custom property in the source graphic.

Related Topics

Embedding Graphics within Graphics