<%NUMBERING1%>.<%NUMBERING2%>.<%NUMBERING3%> PRTG Manual: Multi-Edit

Device and sensor table lists, as well as some other lists, offer multi-edit functionality. With this, you can bulk edit the properties of many objects at a time. Multi-edit is also available in the Management tab if you select multiple objects by holding down the Ctrl key (see Manage Device Tree).

Note: Using multi-edit, not all settings can be changed. PRTG will offer only settings which all selected objects have in common.

Note: The multi-edit option is not available for the standard user groups PRTG Administrators and PRTG Users Group.

Example of a Table List

Example of a Table List

Start Multi-Edit in Lists

Start with viewing a table list. For example, choose Sensors | By Type | ... or Devices | Device List | ... from the main menu. Table lists are also available in the Overview tab of Libraries, Maps, Reports, Notifications, and Schedules.

In a table list, start multi-edit by selecting objects using the check boxes on the right. You can also select all objects of the current page at once by clicking the check box in the table header. Use the Item Count option to view more items per page. As soon as you select one or more objects, the multi-edit menu will appear at the top of the table and chosen objects are shaded in green.

Multi Edit Menu

Multi Edit Menu

Depending on the object type, different functions are available. For example, for sensor lists, some frequently used functions are available as quick buttons, such as Delete, Pause, Resume, Check Now, and Settings. If you click on one of those buttons, the respective function will be applied to all selected objects.

Other options are available in the drop down menu. Hover the arrow symbol to show it.

Example of Multi Edit Drop Down Menu

Example of Multi Edit Drop Down Menu

The options in this menu vary depending on the kind of objects selected. If you choose an entry, the respective function will be applied to all selected objects.

Once you have selected the objects you want to change settings for, click on the screwdriver symbol to enter the edit settings mode. For available settings, please see below.

Start Multi-Edit in Management Tab

In the device tree, start by clicking the Management tab.

You can use Multi-Edit for object settings:

  • Hold down the Ctrl key and select multiple groups, devices, or sensors (one of a kind).
  • In the appearing dialog, select the settings you would like to edit, change the according values and click on Save. The changes will be applied to all selected objects.

For available settings, please see below.

Edit Settings—Settings

In the multi-selected sensors' Settings tab within the Edit Multiple Objects popup, you can edit most of the sensors' properties which they have in common, respectively in the Edit Multiple Objects popup for devices. For example, for devices or sensors, edit the name, tags, priority, scanning interval, access rights, etc.

Example of Device Settings in Multi-Edit Mode

Example of Device Settings in Multi-Edit Mode

The available options depend on the selected objects and will vary according to your selection. When editing multiple sensors, it may be useful to only choose one certain sensor type from the list, so that there are as much settings as possible available for multi-edit.

In order to change a property, add a check mark in front of the respective line and then change the settings. The new setting(s) will be applied to all objects you selected for multi-edit. All properties that are not activated with a check mark will remain unchanged.

Click on the OK button to store your settings. If you close the popup via the X or Cancel button, all changes to the settings will be lost!

Edit Settings—Channel Settings

The Channel Settings tab in the Edit Multiple Objects popup is only available when editing sensors. You can edit settings of all channels which the selected sensors have in common. Select a channel name from the Channel list. You can then edit, for example, channel name, ID, display settings, colors, scaling, limits, etc.

Example of Sensor Channel Settings in Multi-Edit Mode

Example of Sensor Channel Settings in Multi-Edit Mode

The available options depend on the selected sensors and will vary according to your selection. It may be useful to only choose one certain sensor type from the list, so that there are as much channel settings as possible available for multi-edit.

In order to change a property, add a check mark in front of the respective line and then change the channel settings. The new setting(s) will be applied to all sensors you selected for multi-edit. All properties that are not activated with a check mark will remain unchanged.

Click on the OK button to store your settings. If you close the popup via the X or Cancel button, all changes to the settings will be lost!

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