Enumerated data is entered by selecting the desired value from a dropdown list or enumerated values. A enumerated list is recognized by the presence of a small button with a downward pointing arrow at the far right edge of the Properties view (Figure 1) when you select the value to edit.
Figure 1 - Enumerated list control visible in the Properties view
The object will display a bounding rectangle with squares at its corners and midpoints.
The properties of the selected object will be displayed.
The row associated with that field will be lightly highlighted.
The field data will be heavily highlighted and the flashing cursor will appear at the end of the data.
The enumerated data control will appear at the far right edge of the row.
A context list will appear which lists all possible values for this field , as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - An enumerated field's context list
NOTE Some fields will display descriptive text in the Carbide.c++ status pane when they are selected.
The value of the field data will be updated .