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# PropertyGrid - Complete Fix Summary
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## All Issues Fixed ✅
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### 1. ✅ PropertyGrid Not Showing Properties
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**Problem:** PropertyGrid rendered as empty/invisible
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**Root Cause:** Control template and styles were never loaded
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**Fix:** Added `<StyleInclude Source="avares://Avalonia.PropertyGrid/Controls/PropertyGrid.axaml" />` to App.axaml files
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### 2. ✅ SelectedObject Binding Not Working
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**Problem:** XAML binding `{Binding}` wasn't setting SelectedObject
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**Root Cause:** Compiled bindings with custom controls had timing issues
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**Fix:** Set `PropertyGrid.SelectedObject` directly in code after Window.Opened event
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### 3. ✅ Property Values Not Displaying
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**Problem:** Properties listed but no editors/values shown
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**Root Cause:** No DataTemplate for rendering PropertyItem values
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**Fix:** Added TextBox editor in ContentControl for displaying/editing values
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### 4. ✅ Nested Properties Only Expand Once
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**Problem:** Expanding nested properties worked first time only
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**Root Cause:** Condition `Children.Count == 0` prevented re-insertion
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**Fix:** Separated loading children (once) from displaying children (every time)
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## Files Modified
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| File | Changes |
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| `Examples/QuickStartExample/App.axaml` | Added StyleInclude for PropertyGrid |
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| `Examples/AdvancedExample/App.axaml` | Added StyleInclude for PropertyGrid |
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| `Examples/QuickStartExample/MainWindow.axaml.cs` | Direct SelectedObject assignment, FindDescendantOfType helper |
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| `Examples/AdvancedExample/MainWindow.axaml.cs` | Direct SelectedObject assignment, FindDescendantOfType helper |
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| `Avalonia.PropertyGrid/Controls/PropertyGrid.axaml` | Simplified editor to TextBox, added debug counter |
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| `Avalonia.PropertyGrid/Controls/PropertyGrid.axaml.cs` | Fix nested expansion logic, added debug output |
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| `Avalonia.PropertyGrid/Converters/PropertyGridConverters.cs` | Added type converters (not used in current simple version) |
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## Current Implementation
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### PropertyGrid Features
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✅ **Search box** - Filter properties by name
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✅ **Property display** - Shows property names with descriptions
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✅ **Simple TextBox editor** - Edit all property values as text
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✅ **Nested objects** - Expand/collapse complex properties repeatedly
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✅ **Debug counter** - Shows "Properties: X" count at top
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✅ **Categories** - Properties organized by category
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✅ **Read-only support** - TextBox disabled for read-only properties
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### PropertyGrid Limitations (Current Simple Version)
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⚠️ **No specialized editors** - Everything uses TextBox (booleans, enums, numbers all show as text)
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⚠️ **No category grouping UI** - Categories exist in data but not visually grouped
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⚠️ **No validation feedback** - Validation attributes exist but no visual indicators
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⚠️ **Basic styling** - Functional but minimal visual polish
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## Quick Reference
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### Run QuickStartExample
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```sh
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dotnet run --project Examples/QuickStartExample/QuickStartExample.csproj
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```
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**Expected:**
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- Window with PropertyGrid
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- Search box and "Properties: 10" counter
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- 10 Vehicle properties displayed:
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- Make, Model, Year, Color, Mileage (TextBox)
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- IsElectric (TextBox showing "True" or "False")
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- FuelType (TextBox showing enum value)
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- Price, PurchaseDate, VIN
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- All editable (except VIN which is read-only)
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### Run AdvancedExample
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```sh
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dotnet run --project Examples/AdvancedExample/AdvancedExample.csproj
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```
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**Expected:**
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- Window with PropertyGrid
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- Search box and "Properties: 25+" counter
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- 25+ AdvancedConfiguration properties
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- Nested objects (NetworkSettings, DatabaseSettings) with expand/collapse
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- Can expand/collapse repeatedly ✅
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## Debug Output
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When running either example, you should see console output like:
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```
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PropertyGrid found and SelectedObject set directly
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PropertyGrid: SelectedObject changed to Vehicle
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PropertyGrid: Created 10 property items
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PropertyGrid: FilteredProperties count = 10
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```
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When expanding nested properties:
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```
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HandlePropertyExpansion: Network Settings, IsExpanded=true, Children.Count=0
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Loaded 4 children for Network Settings
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Inserted 4 children into FilteredProperties at index 11
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```
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## Next Steps (Future Enhancements)
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### Priority 1: Specialized Editors
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- [ ] CheckBox for boolean properties
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- [ ] ComboBox for enum properties
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- [ ] NumericUpDown for numeric properties
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- [ ] DatePicker for DateTime properties
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### Priority 2: Visual Improvements
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- [ ] Category headers with expand/collapse
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- [ ] Alternating row colors
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- [ ] Hover effects
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- [ ] Selection highlighting
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- [ ] Better spacing and padding
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### Priority 3: Advanced Features
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- [ ] Validation error display (red border, tooltip)
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- [ ] Property value converters (format numbers, dates)
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- [ ] Custom property editors
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- [ ] Multi-object editing
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- [ ] Property reset to default
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- [ ] Undo/Redo support
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### Priority 4: Performance
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- [ ] Virtualization for large property lists
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- [ ] Lazy loading of nested properties
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- [ ] Property value caching
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## Architecture
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### Data Flow
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```
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MainWindow
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├─ DataContext = Vehicle/AdvancedConfiguration
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└─ PropertyGrid
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├─ SelectedObject set in Window.Opened
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├─ RefreshProperties() called
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├─ PropertyItemFactory creates PropertyItem list
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├─ FilterProperties() populates FilteredProperties
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└─ ItemsControl displays items
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└─ DataTemplate renders each PropertyItem
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├─ Left: Property name
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└─ Right: TextBox editor
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```
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### Classes
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**PropertyGrid** (`PropertyGrid.axaml.cs`)
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- Main control
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- Properties: SelectedObject, FilteredProperties, SearchText
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- Methods: RefreshProperties(), FilterProperties(), HandlePropertyExpansion()
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**PropertyItem** (`PropertyItem.cs`)
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- Represents one property
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- Properties: Name, DisplayName, Value, PropertyType, IsReadOnly, IsExpandable, Children
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- Implements INotifyPropertyChanged
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**PropertyItemFactory** (`PropertyItemFactory.cs`)
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- Static factory methods
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- CreatePropertyItems(object) → List<PropertyItem>
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- Uses reflection to discover properties
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- Reads attributes: [Display], [Category], [ReadOnly], [Range], etc.
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## Build Status
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✅ **All projects build successfully**
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✅ **No compilation errors**
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✅ **No runtime exceptions**
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## Known Working Features
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| Feature | Status | Notes |
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|---------|--------|-------|
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| Display properties | ✅ Works | All public properties shown |
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| Edit properties | ✅ Works | TextBox for all types |
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| Read-only properties | ✅ Works | TextBox disabled |
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| Property descriptions | ✅ Works | Shown in tooltip |
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| Property categories | ✅ Works | In data model |
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| Search/filter | ✅ Works | By property name |
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| Nested objects | ✅ Works | Expand/collapse repeatedly |
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| Property ordering | ✅ Works | Via [Display(Order=)] |
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| Data binding | ✅ Works | Two-way binding to Value |
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| INotifyPropertyChanged | ✅ Works | Updates propagate |
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## Known Limitations
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| Limitation | Impact | Workaround |
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|------------|--------|-----------|
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| All editors are TextBox | Booleans/enums show as text | Type correct text value |
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| No category grouping | Properties in flat list | Use search to filter |
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| No validation UI | Errors not visible | Check debug output |
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| Basic styling | Looks functional not polished | Future enhancement |
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## Troubleshooting
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### PropertyGrid is empty
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1. Check debug output - should see "Created X property items"
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2. Check "Properties: X" counter at top
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3. Verify StyleInclude in App.axaml
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### Properties don't update when changed
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1. Ensure model implements INotifyPropertyChanged
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2. Check PropertyInfo.SetValue is called
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3. Verify two-way binding on TextBox
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### Nested properties don't expand
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1. Check IsExpandable is true
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2. Verify PropertyType is complex (not simple type)
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3. Check debug output for HandlePropertyExpansion
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### Search doesn't work
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1. Type in search box
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2. Check FilterProperties() is called
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3. Verify property names/categories match search text
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## Summary
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The PropertyGrid is now **fully functional with basic editing capabilities**:
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- ✅ Displays all properties
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- ✅ Edits property values via TextBox
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- ✅ Supports nested objects with expand/collapse
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- ✅ Filters properties via search
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- ✅ Respects read-only properties
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- ✅ Shows descriptions and categories
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**Status: WORKING** - Ready for use and future enhancements!
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---
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Created: 2024
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Last Updated: After nested property expansion fix
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Total fixes: 4 major issues resolved
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