Editing the attributes of a map feature

The attributes of a GIS feature include data identifying the feature, including application record information if the feature is linked to an application record. The data can also include information about how to display the feature on the map, such as its color and symbology.

To edit the attributes of a GIS feature:

  1. Open the Editing window using one of the following tasks:

  2. If you use versioned editing, from the Select Action menu, select Versioned Editing.

  3. If you use non-versioned editing, click Editing in the Tasks section in the left pane of the Map tab.

  1. In the Edit field, select the feature class that contains the feature you want to edit from the drop-down list.

  2. Click the Select Tool .

  3. To select a feature that you want to edit, hold the left mouse button down while dragging the cursor to draw a rectangle around the feature. The system highlights the selected feature and expands the Edit Task window to display the attributes of the feature.

  4. Edit the values as needed.

Caution: Do not edit the MXCREATIONSTATE field value. The MXCREATIONSTATE  value links the map feature record to an application record. Changing the value in that field breaks the relationship between the map feature and the application record.

  1. Click Save Edits to save your changes. Click Discard Edits to discard your changes.