Comment

Comment adds a comment to a field that appears when you hover over it. Here's an example:

  1. Right-click on Ship Mode, go to Default Properties, and then Comment....
  2. A new window opens where you can write some text. Write a comment and then click on OK.
  3. Hover over Ship Mode and you'll see your comments: 

This option is quite handy if anyone other than you is going to use the Data Source. They'll be able to see the comment and have a better understanding of the field.

Let's continue with the second common default property: Color....

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