Each control in the two tabs has a purpose:
Type
This control defines basic characteristics of an element. For most text entry, you will want to use "default". Propers, Readings, and Collects draw their information from their relative databases and/or lectionaries, and allow you to construct "templates" that can alter the final output of that material and mix dynamic content with static content.
Caption:
This is the "title" or "heading" that will appear on the left margin above the element you are creating. Note that it can be different from the name you give the element in your Common Elements list. This attribute can be changed during the service planning process.
Hide caption:
Users have the ability to define either per-service or per-element whether or not Captions will appear above each element. This control has three states. No fill means that the element will by default NOT show its caption. A solid fill means that the element will follow the default settings as configured by the user (show/don't show). A check fill means that the element will by default SHOW its caption. The default setting is a solid fill.
Override default subcaption:
Elements can also include information on the right margin, such as page numbers, hymn numbers, or Scripture citations. This is normally determined by the element type (e.g., a hymn will usually display the selected stanzas). You can override this right-margin subcaption by checking this box and entering text in the field that appears. This text will then always appear by default above the element, and follow the Subcaption style as defined in the active stylesheet.
Shared role:
You may have noticed that Builder will suggest for users replacements for given elements (a hymn that can replace an Alleluia, for example). To enable your selected element to appear in that list of suggestions, select the appropriate "shared role" from this drop-down menu.
Key and Tune:
These boxes are used in the case that you are entering a liturgical element that draws on a tune so it can be correctly cross-referenced in searches.
Related Scripture:
Enter Scripture passages that are related to the currently edited element. This will provide options for the subcaption choice (control not yet available), and will also inform Builder for searches.
Related Topics:
Used for topical searches.
Removed during seasons:
Lutheran Service Builder contains the ability to warn users when they are attempting to utilize an element that is out-of-season. Check the seasons in which the element does NOT belong, and the appropriate warning will appear.
You may also check the "remove without asking" option below and Builder will simply delete the element upon loading it during the selected season. This is primarily used when creating custom liturgies.
