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To rename an object: This method applies to editing any text field, such as the custom Radius field demonstrated in the next procedure. 1 Select the object in the list by clicking its name (or the field you want to edit). Alternatively, select multiple list entries. The editing is applied to all highlighted entries. 2 Do any of the following: ■ Press F2. This highlights the object name. ■ Double-click an entry. This places an insert cursor where you double-click. NOTE You need not double-click a highlighted entry. If you double-click a non-highlighted entry, you can edit it immediately, and the edit affects only that entry. If you double-click a highlighted entry and edit it, the edit affects all highlighted entries. ■ Wait a moment and then drag over the part of the name you want to replace. This highlights only the text over which you drag. 3 Edit the name using the keyboard. When finished, press Enter or Tab, or click a different part of the dialog. Example: To customize Scene Explorer: With some knowledge of MAXScript, you can add custom fields to Scene Explorer that lets you view and edit object properties of your choice. In this example, you'll add an editable Radius column that applies to object primitives such as Sphere, Cylinder, and Teapot. 1 Open a text editor and enter the following (you can copy and paste this listing): showinterface sceneexplorermanager function getter node=(return getuserprop node "user") function setter node value=(setuserprop node "user" value) sceneexplorermanager.addproperty "User" getter setter function getrad node=(if isProperty node "radius" then return node.radius) function setrad node value=(if isProperty node "radius" then node.radius=value as float) 7384 | Chapter 23 Managing Scenes and Projects