Some more tips
Multi-edit: Select multiple objects, edit ANY property and hit ENTER to set the same value for all selected objects. Note: even objects that don't normally use the edited property will recieve it.
Simply clicking out of the property edit area only changes the last selected object.
Multi-Select/Deselect: Multiple objects can be selected from both the object tree and the preview window by holding down shift. The last object selected displays its properties in the properties window. Selection order does mater for some operations like Distribute. Select order can be changed by reselecting already selected objects.
Objects in a multi-select can be deselected by holding down the contrl key. Deselecting can be a bit tricky. An object that has focus (it's properties are displayed in the properties window) can't be deselected. You must first give focus to another object by clicking it. Once that's done, Ctrl+Click will deselect it.
Double-click: Its not just for boleans any more! Double-click often cycles through avalable choices like align left,center,right.
Namespaces: Although UIBuilder doesn't provide an "Insert Namespace" command, you can copy/paste names spaces, empty the copy and rename it.
Styles: Renaming any style in UIBuilder updates all reference to that style. Styles that reference objects outside their namespace, copy/pasted to another area, preserve their references. Styles that reference objects within their namespace, copy/pasted to another area will look for objects in the new location.
Fonts: Fonts that contain FontCharacters often become corupted if edited in UIBuilder.
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