Editing Properties

Editing Properties

Every element in Metapad (nodes, relationships, types) can have properties — key-value pairs that store data.

Viewing Properties

1. Select any element (click on the canvas or in the Tree View)
2. The Properties Panel (right side) shows all details:
   • Label: The display name
   • Description: A longer text description
   • Type-specific properties: Properties defined by the element's type

Editing Values

1. Click on a property value field
2. Type the new value
3. Changes are saved automatically (no save button needed)
4. Other collaborators see the change in real-time

Property Types

Type	Description	Example
String	Text	"10.0.1.5"
Number	Numeric value	42
Boolean	True/False	true
Date	Date value	2026-03-05

Adding Properties to Types

To add a new property to a Node Type or Relationship Type:

1. Select the type (not an instance) in the Tree View
2. In the Properties Panel, find the Properties section
3. Click + Add Property
4. Enter the property name and choose a data type
5. The new property now appears on all instances of this type

Tips

• Properties defined on a type apply to ALL instances of that type
• Changing a property name on the type updates it everywhere
• Use descriptions on types to explain what each property means