Basically, you have two ways in which to change the properties of graphomate tiles:
Using the Standard Properties Sheet, that shows all the parameters in a structured list or via the Additional Properties Sheet. The latter offers a more user-friendly Interface.
The check boxes
in front of properties in the Additional Properties Sheet are used to control the visibility of elements and activation of functions. The data source to be used can only be assigned via Drag&Drop to the component or to the Standard Properties Sheet under Data Binding....