Custom Dialog Builder layout

Canvas

The canvas is the area of the Custom Dialog Builder where you design the layout of your dialog.

Properties Pane

The properties pane is the area of the Custom Dialog Builder where you specify properties of the controls that make up the dialog as well as properties of the dialog itself, such as the menu location.

Tools Palette

The tools palette provides the set of controls that can be included in a custom dialog. You can show or hide the Tools Palette by choosing Tools Palette from the View menu.

Syntax Template

The Syntax Template specifies the command syntax that is generated by the custom dialog. You can move the Syntax Template pane to a separate window by clicking Move to New Window. To move a separate Syntax Template window back into the Custom Dialog Builder, click Restore to Main Window.