The Inspector¶
This page explains how the Inspector dock works in-depth. You will learn how to edit properties, fold and unfold areas, use the search bar, and more.
Warning
This page is a work-in-progress.
Overview of the interface¶
Let's start by looking at the dock's main parts.
![../../_images/inspector_overview.png](../../_images/inspector_overview.png)
At the top are the file and navigation buttons.
![../../_images/inspector_top_buttons.png](../../_images/inspector_top_buttons.png)
Below it, you can find the selected node's name, its type, and the tools menu on the right side.
![../../_images/inspector_node_name_and_tools.png](../../_images/inspector_node_name_and_tools.png)
If you click the tool menu icon, a drop-down menu offers some view and edit options.
![../../_images/inspector_tools_menu.png](../../_images/inspector_tools_menu.png)
Then comes the search bar. Type anything in it to filter displayed properties. Delete the text to clear the search.
![../../_images/inspector_search_bar.png](../../_images/inspector_search_bar.png)