# Setting the Object explorer panel preferences

You can access your metadata faster using the Object explorer panel.

* Browse tab: You can explore the content of the configuration or repository with different presentation modes.
  * Tree view: You can easily navigate through the hierarchy structure of your catalog and display the properties of any item with a single click.
  * Drill view: You can focus on a specific area of your catalog and work on a long list of sibling records.
* Search tab: You can perform filtered searches and work with a flat list of search results.

## Procedure

1. Open the Object explorer panel.
2. Click the Preferences icon on the right side of the toolbar.
3. You can configure the following preference options.
   | Field | Description |
   | --- | --- |
   | DISPLAY MODE | This option allows you to show different presentation modes:<br><br><ul> <li> <span>Tree</span> </li> <li> <span>Drill</span> </li> </ul> |
   | HIERARCHY TYPE | This option allows you to show different tree structures:<br><br><ul> <li> <span>None</span> shows a flat structure of the models								in the configuration.</li> <li> <span>Configuration</span> displays the tree using the								structure of folders and contents defined in the								configuration.</li> <li> <span>Repository</span> displays the tree using the								structure of folders and contents defined in the								repository.</li> </ul> |
   | MAXIMUM OBJECTS PER LEVEL | This option allows you to specify the number of elements to display<br>at a particular level. |
   | SHOW ATTRIBUTES | Additional attributes can be shown in the tree, including all the<br>curation icons as well as alternate name. |
4. You can apply root filters in the hierarchy, including category, steward and label.