Most painters that edit PowerBuilder objects have these features:
| Feature | Notes | 
|---|---|
| Painter window with views | |
| Unlimited undo/redo | Undo and redo apply to all changes. | 
| Drag-and-drop operations | Most drag-and-drop operations change context or copy objects. | 
| To-Do List support | When you are working in a painter, a linked item you add to the To-Do list can take you to the specific location. See “Using the To-Do List”. | 
| Save needed indicator | When you make a change, PowerBuilder displays an asterisk after the object’s name in the painter’s Title bar to remind you that the object needs to be saved. | 
Most of the painters that do not edit PowerBuilder objects have views and some drag-and-drop operations.