Editor for the user interface

Open the editor for the user interface by opening a window or object.
User Interface Editor
Item
Description
Icon
Description
Tab of the open window or object
Canvas that displays the open window or object
Design area for the contents of the open window or object
Editor toolbar with icons and options that depend on the objects selected in the design area
Select
. Select items in the design area.
Rectangle
. Draw a rectangle in the design area.
Ellipse
. Draw an oval in the design area.
Line
. Draw a line in the design area.
Polyline
. Draw a polyline in the design area.
Send to back
. Send the selected object to the back of the objects in the design area.
Send backward
. Send the selected object back one object in the design area.
Bring forward
. Bring the selected object forward one object in the design area.
Bring to front
. Send the selected object to the front of the objects in the design area.
Left align group
. Align the selected objects along the left most object.
Top align group
. Align the selected objects along the highest object.
Right align group
. Align the selected objects along the right most object.
Bottom align group
. Align the selected objects along the lowest object.
Dock left
. Anchor the selected objects on the left while maintaining margins.
Dock center
. Anchor the selected objects vertically while centering the objects and resetting margins.
Dock right
. Anchor the selected objects on the right while maintaining margins.
Dock left and right
. Stretch the selected objects horizontally across the container.
Dock top
. Anchor the selected objects at the top while maintaining margins.
Dock center
. Anchor the selected objects horizontally while centering the objects and resetting margins.
Dock bottom
. Anchor the selected objects at the bottom while maintaining margins.
Dock top and bottom
. Stretch the selected objects vertically across the container.
Delete
. Remove the selected object from the design area.
Select the language for the objects in the design area.
Select the zoom level for the design area.
Select options to specify the visibility, snap placement of objects, and size of the grid.
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