The common properties accessible from the IDE Properties window allow you to set generic graphical appearance attributes; the configuration of the functional aspect of the animation takes place through a specific configuration window called up by selecting the button relative to the field (Configure) in the General category of the Properties window. The system displays the trend configuration window, organized on several tabs that allow configure the different elements of the animation. The settings defined in the configuration window are applied by closing the window with OK.
To apply the changes without closing the window, use the Apply button.