Std DlgParameter

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Std DlgParameter

Menu location
Tools → Edit parameters...
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Std DlgParameter command opens the Parameter Editor. In the Parameter Editor all parameters that control the behavior of FreeCAD and its workbenches can be inspected and optionally removed, added or changed.

The most common parameters are more conveniently accessible via the Preferences Editor.

The Parameter Editor dialog box

Usage

  1. Select the View → Edit parameters... option from the menu.
  2. Browse to the correct sub-group.
  3. Optionally add a sub-group by choosing Add sub-group from the context menu in the left panel.
  4. Optionally add a parameter:
    • Select New from the context menu in the right panel.
    • Select the correct item type from the next menu. The following types are available: 'string', 'float', 'integer', 'unsigned' and 'Boolean'.
    • Enter a name in the dialog box that pops up.
    • Press the OK button.
    • Enter a value in the next dialog box.
    • Press the OK button.
  5. Optionally modify a parameter value:
    • Right-click the parameter in the right panel and choose Change value. Or double-click the parameter's value field.
    • Enter a new value in the dialog box that pops up.
    • Press the OK button.
  6. There is no need to use the Save to disk button. All changes are immediately saved.
  7. Press the Close button to close the Parameter Editor.

Options

  • Todo.

Notes

  • The Fine-tuning page lists a number of parameters that may be of interest.

Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

For a scripting example see Std SelBoundingBox.