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# Working with Parameters

Parameters (sometimes called properties) are the "atomic" elements of a property set whose values determine the behavior of something. You can view and set parameter values through property editors in the UI. You can also get and set parameters through scripted or compiled code.

#### Topics in this section

- What is a Parameter?
- Accessing Parameter Values
- Compound Parameters
- Proxy Parameters
- Setting Values After a Scene Has Loaded (Auxiliary Files)