Multiplying an attribute value with a factor

1.  Make sure that the Multi-edit <Network object type> window is open and that the Formula tab is selected (Editing attribute values of network objects).

All input attributes of the selected network object type can be selected.

2.  Select the attribute that you want to multiply with a factor, and a subattribute, if available.

3.  Click the Factor button.

Note: This functionality is only available to numerical attributes.

The Multiply attribute by factor window opens.

4.  Enter the desired factor in the input field.

5.  Make the desired changes.

Element

Description

Add value

If the option has been selected, the calculated value is added to the existing attribute value.

If the option has not been selected, the existing attribute value is replaced by the calculated value.

Cut off

If this option has been selected, all decimal places of the calculated value are dropped.

Note

The option is only available for attributes of the type integer.

Round

If this option has been selected, the calculated value is rounded. Decimal places up to and including four are rounded off, from five they are rounded up. This applies to negative numbers, too.

Note

The option is only available for attributes of the type integer.

6.  Confirm with OK.

The attribute value is changed.

7.  Click the Close button.

Tip: Alternatively you can multiply an attribute value by a factor during the procedure sequence (Editing attribute values during a procedure sequence).