Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATVIEW_ENTITY_PROPERTIES |
View all properties set on a selected device |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Entity Properties > View Entity Properties
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
The ATVIEW_ENTITY_PROPERTIES command displays a read-only view of all properties assigned to a selected device, including database fields, computed values, and custom properties. This is useful for inspecting device data without opening an editor.
Steps
- Type
ATVIEW_ENTITY_PROPERTIESin the AutoCAD command line - Select a device in the drawing
- A properties dialog displays all data associated with the device
Tips
- This is a read-only view — to edit properties, use
ATSET_ENTITY_PROPERTIESorATPROPERTIES - Useful for troubleshooting when device labels or report values seem incorrect
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