Editing attribute values in a list

In a list, attribute values can be edited. According to the data type of the object, an entry is required or either a selection list or a button is provided. Mandatory input attributes and output attributes are not subject to changes. These attributes are highlighted in light gray in lists.

Tip: Alternatively, you can edit the values by right-clicking the desired object in the list and selecting the Edit entry. A window opens. In this window, you can edit the attribute values of the object. For a node, the junction editor appears, for example.
Entering attribute values in a list

In a list, you can edit numerical and alphanumerical values in white cells.

1.  Select the desired cells (Selecting list sections).

2.  Enter the desired value.

Note: For numerical data of the length or time type, regard the appropriate unit:

  • If just a number is entered, the value is read in the format which is currently used for the attribute display. Example: If an attribute is displayed in the minutes format, the value 5 is read as 5 minutes.

You can change the format in the attribute selection window (Selection of multiple attributes).

  • You can enter a value and the unit. In this case, Visum converts the value in such a way that it is displayed accordingly in the selected format. You can enter length data either with metrical (m, km) or imperial (ft, mi) units.

Example: If an attribute is displayed in format minutes, you can enter 2h. After the confirmation, the value 120 will be displayed.

3.  Press the Enter key.

The values are modified.

Tip: You can also edit calculable numerical values, like, for example, distances or capacities, via the shortcut menu: Arithmetic operations on marked section > Set value.
Using a drop-down list to edit a single attribute value in a list

In a list, single attribute values can be edited via drop-down lists. This function is only provided if the following option has been selected: Edit > User preferences menu > GUI > Lists, Extended input options (Setting list options).

1.  Select the desired cell (Selecting list sections).

2.  Click the symbol with the black triangle .

Note: You can only change the value of the cell in which you clicked the black triangle.

3.  Select the desired entry.

Tip: In the drop-down list, you can jump to a desired entry by entering the initial letters or the first digits of the entry.

The values are modified.

Tip: Alternatively, you can use the shortcut menu for data editing. You can find the provided values far down on the shortcut menu. Depending on the marked attribute, the Select value option is provided. The values to be selected are then displayed in a separate window.
Using a button for attribute data editing in a list

In a list, some attribute values can be edited via buttons. This function is only provided if the following option has been selected: Edit > User preferences menu > GUI > Lists, Extended input options (Setting list options).

1.  Click the desired cell (Selecting list sections).

A window opens.

2.  Select the desired entries.

3.  Confirm with OK.

The values are modified.

Tip: Alternatively, you can use the shortcut menu for data editing. You can find the provided values far down on the shortcut menu.