## Configuring a pattern

### Overview

Most patterns require some explicit configuration. For example, an endpoint requires an explicitly entered URI.

The developer tools' Properties editor provides a form that lists all of the configuration details a particular pattern supports. The Properties editor also provides the following convenience features:

- validating that all required properties have values

- drop-down lists for properties that have a fixed set of values

- drop-down lists that are populated with the available bean references from the Apache Camel Spring configuration

### Procedure

To configure a pattern:

1. On the canvas, select the node you want to configure.

   The Details tab in the Properties editor lists all of the selected node's properties for you to edit. The Documentation tab describes the pattern and each of its properties.

2. Edit the fields in the Properties editor to configure the node.

3. When done, save your work by selecting File > Save from the menu bar.

### Related topics

Enterprise Integration Pattern Reference