Like most parts, DataItem
parts can have one or more properties assigned
to them. The source assistant helps you assign the correct properties
and
values for the DataItem by displaying only the valid properties for
DataItem
parts and by validating the values that you enter for the properties.
To modify DataItem properties, follow these steps:
- Open
an EGL source file.
- Select the DataItem that you want to edit.
The cursor must be on the DataItem.
- Open the source assistant
by using one of these methods:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Z.
- Right-click
the DataItem and then click Source Assistant.
- In the EGL Source Assistant window, type the name of
the DataItem in the Name field
and select the type from the Type field.
- If
the type of DataItem requires a length or a number of decimal places,
specify these values in the Length and Decimals fields.
These fields are not available if the DataItem does not require a
length or
number of decimal place values.
- Specify values for the properties
of the DataItem. You can switch between
different pages of properties by clicking the tabs below the Type field.
- When you are finished editing the values, click Validate.
The
source assistant validates the values you enter and lists any errors
at the
bottom of the window. Correct any errors that are listed in the window
and
click Validate again.
- When there
are no more validation errors listed, click OK.
The source assistant closes and updates the DataItem properties to
match the
properties that you specified.
- Save the EGL source file.