Section E: Properties, Dynamic Help, and Favorites
Now let's examine what is arguably the most well-used corner of the IDE real estate.
The Property Browser
Almost every aspect of .NET is configured, controlled, and examined through the property system. Objects within .NET have the ability to display their parameters through special attributes that are tied to their properties. If you're familiar with Visual Basic, the property grid will make you feel right at home. If you're a veteran C++ programmer, the property system might take a little getting used to. Figure 1.5.18 shows the Properties pane being used to edit a Windows Form control.
Figure 1.5.18. The Property Browser.
The Property Browser pane displays a grid of name-value items that can ...
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