How to work with the Properties window

Last modified: March 24, 2025

The Properties window displays detailed information and settings for the selected database object. It provides a structured view of object properties, which you can edit as needed.

Key features of the Properties window in dbForge Studio:

• Display properties for database objects, such as tables, columns, indexes, constraints, triggers, and views.
• Provide read-only system information and editable settings, depending on the selected object type.
• Update dynamically based on the selected object in Database Explorer, Object Viewer, or Table Editor.

Open the Properties window

To open the Properties window, do one of the following:

• In Database Explorer, right-click the connection, database or database object and select Properties.
• On the View menu, select Properties.
• Press F4.

The window opens for the selected object.

The following screenshot displays the Properties window for the AdventureWorks2022 database.

Use the header shortcut menu

Right-click the Properties window header to open the shortcut menu and select the required option.

The following table lists and briefly explains the available options.

Option Name	Description
Float	Moves the Properties window from its default docked position and place it anywhere within the Studio or in a separate window.
Dock	Reattaches the Properties window to its default position after it has been floated or moved.
Dock as Tabbed Document	Displays the Properties window as a tabbed document within the main workspace instead of a floating or docked panel.
Auto Hide	Collapses the Properties window into a small tab along the edge of the Studio window. When you hover over or select the tab, the Properties window temporarily expands, and it hides again when you move the pointer away. Alternatively, select Auto Hide on the Properties window header.
Close	Closes the Properties window. Alternatively, select on the Properties window header.

View the full name and object type of the object

If the object name is too long to be fully visible, select the Name arrow in the object name list to expand and view the full name and object type.

Select multiple objects

If you select multiple objects, the Properties window displays a list of them. To view or modify the properties of a specific object, select it from the list.

Use the Properties window toolbar

The toolbar appears under the object name.

The following table lists and briefly explains the available options.

Option	Name	Description	Default State
	Categorized	Displays object properties by category.	Off
	Alphabetical	Displays properties in alphabetic order.	On
	Show Property Description	Shows property description.	On

Manage database object properties

You can view and modify properties for different elements at design time, including connections, databases, database objects, columns or triggers, or reports. The available properties vary based on the selected object.

To change a property value

1. In the left column of the grid, select the property.

2. In the right column, change the property value by specifying the required value or selecting or clearing the checkbox.