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To modify a property in the Properties palette with QuickCalc

  1. Select an object.
    NoteIf QuickCalc is displayed on your desktop when you work with the Properties palette, it is temporarily hidden while you use the modal calculator from within the Properties palette.
  2. In the Geometry section of the Properties palette, click on the value of a property.

    A small calculator icon is displayed to the right of the value.

    NoteOnly properties that are displayed with a white background can be changed.
  3. Click the calculator icon.

    QuickCalc opens and displays the current value of the object in the Input box.

  4. Perform a calculation on the displayed value and click the equal sign (=) button.

    The new value is displayed in the Input box.

  5. Click Apply.
    NoteThe Apply button is only available for editable number-based properties.

    The calculator closes and the new value is displayed in the Properties palette. The object is modified in the drawing.