Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATSET_ENTITY_PROPERTIES |
Open the Entity Properties Editor for a selected device |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Entity Properties > Set Entity Properties
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
- A single device must be selected in the drawing
Overview
The Entity Properties Editor provides direct editing of custom properties for an individual device entity. Unlike the Device Properties palette, this editor shows the raw property records from the database and allows full CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations.
Layout
A compact window (546 x 300 pixels) containing:
- An instruction label at the top
- A data grid occupying most of the window
- Action buttons along the bottom
Data Grid Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Entity Property Name | The name identifier for the property |
| Entity Property Value | The value assigned to this property |
| Is Attribute | Checkbox — when checked, the property generates an AutoCAD attribute |
| Label Order | Numeric value controlling the display order on device labels |
Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Add Entity Property | Create a new property row with default values |
| Delete Selected | Remove selected property rows (with confirmation) |
| Apply | Save all changes and close |
| Cancel | Discard changes and close |
Steps
- Select a device in the drawing
- Type
ATSET_ENTITY_PROPERTIESin the AutoCAD command line - The editor opens with existing properties for the selected device
- Add, edit, or delete properties as needed
- Click Apply to save changes
Tips
- New properties are created with default values — edit the name and value after adding
- Multiple rows can be selected for deletion using Shift+Click or Ctrl+Click
- If you close the window with unsaved changes, a confirmation prompt appears
- This editor modifies properties for a single entity; use
ATPROPERTIESfor bulk operations across multiple devices
Related Commands
-
Device Properties Palette —
ATPROPERTIES -
Entity Properties (Command Line) —
ATSET_ENTITY_PROPERTIES_CL -
Importing Entity Properties —
ATIMPORT_ENTITY_PROPERTIES
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