PCF elements and the Properties tab

If you click an element on the canvas, Studio selects that element and highlights it in a thick border. This action also opens the Properties tab in the workspace area at the bottom of the screen, if it is not already visible.

• If the element has an error or warning that is attributable to one of its attributes, Studio highlights that attribute in the Properties tab.
• If the element contains child elements not shown on the canvas, Studio displays additional Properties tabs in the workspace area.
• If the element has no errors or warnings, but a non-visible child element does, Studio brings the appropriate Properties tab for that child element to the front. If necessary, Studio selects that child element in the Properties tab.
• If there are additional Properties tabs that do not apply to the selected element, Studio closes them.
• If the tab that was at the front before you selected the element is still visible, it remains at the front. Otherwise, Studio brings the Properties tab to the front.

Clicking in the canvas area outside the area representing the file being edited, or clicking Escape, deselects the currently selected element and closes all open Properties tabs.