# Manage Project and Component Settings

## Modify Project Properties

### Step 1 - Right-click on the `Project Name` in the `Header` to open the Project Properties Subpanel and choose `Edit Properties`.

### Step 2 - Use the `Project Properties` panel in the `Right Sidebar` to modify the desired properties.

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**Note**

Options for editing the default project, "My Project", are limited.
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## Modify Component Properties

### Step 1 - Select a component in the `Left Sidebar` and open the `Right Sidebar` or right-click the component and click `Edit Properties` to open the Component Properties Subpanel

### Step 2 - Use the `Component Properties` panel in the `Right Sidebar` to modify the desired properties.

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Control the parameters used when components are created, analyzed, or have their materials upgraded from the Settings menus. Each setting can be modified for a single truss or for the whole project.

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