Inspector
The Inspector displays the properties and parameters of the currently selected element.
It is the primary interface for configuring and editing objects within a Grid Studio project. Through the Inspector, users can view object information, adjust parameters, and access object-specific tools.
Whenever an element is selected in the interface, the Inspector automatically updates to display the corresponding settings and parameters.
Dynamic Behavior
The Inspector is a dynamic view.
When an object or editable element is selected in the Project Tree or in another workspace view, the Inspector automatically updates to display the properties and parameters of that selection.
This allows users to quickly inspect and modify different elements simply by changing the current selection.
Like other dynamic views, the Inspector can also be locked to a specific object, preventing it from updating when the selection changes.
Multiple Inspectors
It is possible to open multiple Inspector views within the workspace.
Each Inspector behaves independently and can display the properties of different selected elements. This allows users to inspect and modify multiple objects simultaneously.
Because the Inspector is a dynamic view, each Inspector normally follows the current selection. However, an Inspector can also be locked to a specific object to keep its parameters visible while working on other elements.
This is particularly useful when comparing parameters or adjusting related objects.
Inspector Layout
The Inspector interface is composed of several areas that organize object information and parameters.
These typically include:
the Inspector Header
optional tabs for different parameter categories
parameter sections that group related settings
The available layout may vary depending on the selected object type.
Inspector Header
The Inspector Header displays information about the currently selected element and provides quick access to common object tools.
It contains several controls that allow users to quickly identify the selected object and access frequently used actions.
Enable / Disable
The Enable / Disable toggle controls whether the selected element is active in the system.
Disabling an element stops its processing and prevents it from participating in data flow or system logic.
Object Name
Displays the name of the selected object. This name corresponds to the object's entry in the Project Tree.
Double click here to rename the object
Object ID
The Object ID uniquely identifies the object within the project.
Header Tools
The Inspector Header may include several quick-access tools depending on the selected object type.
Typical actions include:
Open Object Menu – opens additional object actions
Open Documentation – opens the documentation related to the object
Assign for Timeline Recording – assigns the object for timeline recording
Assign Category – assigns the object to a category
Open Object Flow Chart – opens the Flow Chart view for this object
Object Color – sets a color used to visually identify the object in different views
These tools provide quick access to commonly used object operations.
Tabs
Some objects provide tabs inside the Inspector.
Tabs separate different categories of object properties and help organize complex configurations.
Common examples include:
General settings
Coordinate parameters
Object-specific configuration
Maps
Tools
The available tabs depend on the selected object type.
Selecting Multiple Tabs
Multiple tabs can be selected simultaneously to display parameters from several sections at once.
Modifier keys can be used to control tab selection:
Select additional tabs
Shift + Click
Select all tabs
Alt + Click
This allows users to quickly display multiple parameter groups without switching between tabs.
Parameter Sections
Most of the Inspector is used to display parameters.
Parameters are organized into sections or groups to keep complex objects manageable.
These sections can usually be expanded or collapsed, allowing users to focus on relevant settings.
Grouping parameters helps organize related configuration options and improves readability when working with objects that contain many settings.
Parameter Containers
Some parameter groups use containers to organize related values.
Containers allow sets of parameters to be managed together and may provide additional actions such as:
storing parameter values
restoring stored values
resetting parameters to default values
Containers are particularly useful when working with presets or when switching between different configurations.
Inspector and Parameters
The Inspector is the primary location where parameters are viewed and edited.
Detailed information about editing parameters, using expressions, and other parameter tools can be found in Working with Parameters.
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