The Properties panel sits in the upper-right corner of the workspace and is one of the primary ways to interact with the non-destructive, node-based nature of Graphite. Its contents are entirely dynamic — they change based on whatever layer or node is currently selected. When nothing is selected, the panel is empty. When a layer or node is selected in either the Layers panel or the node graph, the Properties panel immediately populates with every configurable parameter that node exposes. Toggling the panel on or off is done via Window → Properties in the menu bar.Documentation Index
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Node Properties
Every layer and node in Graphite has a set of parameters that define its behavior. For example, a shape layer might expose parameters for its fill color, stroke width, and corner radius; an effects node might expose blur radius, intensity, or blending options. The Properties panel surfaces all of these in one organized view tied to the current selection. The panel header identifies which node or layer is selected. Below it, parameters are listed in the order they are defined by the node, typically from most fundamental to most specific.Parameters
Each parameter row in the Properties panel consists of:- Parameter name — a label on the left identifying what the parameter controls.
- Expose button — a small button to the left of the name that, when clicked, moves the parameter from the Properties panel into the node graph as a visible input connector.
- Value input — a control on the right for reading and editing the parameter’s current value. The type of input varies depending on the parameter’s data type.
Expose Button
The expose button is one of the most powerful features in the Properties panel. By default, all node parameters are set to fixed, inline values and are only accessible here in the Properties panel. Clicking the expose button on a parameter removes it from the Properties panel and adds it as a named input connector on the left side of that node in the node graph. Once exposed, the parameter can be connected to the output of any compatible node. This is the fundamental mechanism for building procedural connections between nodes: one node generates data, and that data drives a parameter of another node. To revert an exposed parameter back to an inline value, disconnect it in the node graph and the parameter will return to the Properties panel with its default value.Value Inputs
The type of input widget shown for a parameter depends on the data type of that parameter. Graphite uses a variety of input controls:| Input Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number field | A numeric input field. Scroll the mouse wheel over it to increment or decrement the value, or click and drag horizontally to scrub. Click to type a precise value. |
| Color picker | Displays the current color as a swatch. Click to open a full color picker with hex input, HSL/RGB sliders, and opacity control. |
| Dropdown | A select menu for choosing from a predefined list of options (e.g., blend mode, join type, line cap). |
| Toggle / Checkbox | A boolean on/off switch for parameters that are either enabled or disabled. |
| Text field | A free-form text input for string parameters such as layer names or custom labels. |
| Vector / coordinate | Paired number fields representing X and Y (or width and height) values for positional or dimensional parameters. |
Multiple Selection
When multiple layers or nodes are selected simultaneously, the Properties panel attempts to show parameters that are shared across all selected items. If the selected layers share a common parameter (for instance, they are all the same type of node), that parameter appears in the panel and editing it applies the new value to every selected layer at once. If the selected layers are of mixed types with different parameters, the Properties panel may show a limited or empty view, as there are no common parameters to display.Multiple-selection editing in the Properties panel is most useful when you want to set the same fill color, opacity, or effect intensity on several layers at once without having to edit each layer individually.