Hello
Ok not understanding something simple about Label Widgets. What is the difference between “Properties: Text” and “Settings: Text”? I have seen samples where Text Labels are duplicated in both Entries but “Settings” may have Expressions…
Then under “Properties” how do you get to the second line? I only use single lines so far.
I also should say I don’t get why we have both Windows and why they are not combined.
Help.
Do not use Properties > Text … it is an evaluated form of Settings > Text
Use only Settings > Text
AFAIK, Properties > Text could be removed from the dialog, because it is not really an editable field, and it could help to avoid confusion. It is there for informational purposes only.
Think of it this way:
Properties is common to all Widgets. It contains name, size, location, rotation, etc.
Settings is unique per Widget, meant to contain only those things that apply to that particular Widget Type.
Could they be combined? Sure. But to avoid “clutter” on a single dialog, I do prefer that the Properties are separate, since it much more rare to modify the values. The “important” parameters for the Widget are found in Settings, while the “common” parameters are left to their own dialog (properties).
The primary thing to use Properties for is to give the widget a unique name and or fine adjustments to position, size etc. All actual configuration of the widget should be done in Settings.