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Object Properties

Each object in a data model has many properties. The easiest way to add or modify object properties is in the object property editor.

Using the Model Explorer, you can open the property editor for that object type. You can do this in one of two ways:

• Right-click on the object and click Properties.
• Select the object and click the Property Editor button from the Model Explorer toolbar.

When the Property Editor opens, you can accept or change the default properties. When you close the editor, the properties are saved with the object.

Note: For bulk editing of object properties, you can use the Bulk Editor.

Regardless of the method you choose to add or edit an object or its properties, the Model Explorer and the data model are always in sync. While you are still in the design phase, the names of objects in your model may change frequently.

Note: Object properties also migrate through relationship lines. In other words, objects can inherit properties from their parent objects.