# Custom Components - Confused about properties

**URL:** <https://community.thunkable.com/t/custom-components-confused-about-properties/2943520>\
**Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\
**Tags:** help\
**Created:** [April 12, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/custom-components-confused-about-properties/2943520 "2024-04-12T20:06:06Z")\
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Hello @john_shelby_hhs  
You can get the value from a custom component using an event with a parameter.  
Here is an example custom component using it: [Drop-down Custom Component - Tutorials and DIY Guides - Community (thunkable.com)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/drop-down-custom-component/2893382)

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