With the ability to edit utility line attributes, Admins and Project Owners can now update and manage utility line data directly in 4M. This transforms 4M into a dynamic workspace where your team can collaborate, update, and share up-to-date project data in real time.
Who can edit attributes?
Only users with the following permissions can edit utility line attributes:
Admins
Project Owners
Custom roles with Attribute Editing permissions
This ensures edits are controlled and only made by the right people.
How to Edit Utility Line Attributes
Navigate to the Layers tab in your project. Click the 3 dots next to the Filter button on the Foundation or Validated Data layer, and select “Line Attributes.” The Utility Summary Table will pop up at the bottom of your screen. From here, you can:
View all utility lines and objects in one centralized, searchable table. Utility objects (like valves and manholes) are included but shown as read-only.
Click “Edit Table” in the top right corner of the table to update existing attributes (e.g., change the Material of a utility line).
Edit attributes from the predefined 4M fields bank. Predefined fields include:
Utility Sector
Sub-Sector
Utility Owner
Elevation
Installation Date
Material
*The Size and Depth fields are customizable by numeric entry.
Perform edits across single or multiple utility lines in the table. A user can edit one cell at a time, but multiple edits can be made before clicking "Save Changes."
To save the edits to 4M, click the “Save Changes” button on the top right of the table.
After saving your edits, you can then see real-time updates on the map when style-driven fields (like Sector) are changed.
To export data to CSV for sharing with teammates, clients, or external systems, click the download icon in the top right corner of the table.
The last edit will automatically be logged by the user and date in the “Modified By” and "Modified At” fields in the table. Additionally, the last person who edited the data will be shown at the upper part of the table, near the "Edit Table" button.
Things to Know About the Utility Summary Table:
Attribute editing applies only to utility lines (objects are view-only). You can click the name of the table in the top left corner to toggle between the lines and object tables on your project.
Only fields from the 4M fields bank can be added.
Free-form attributes, custom naming, or renaming are not supported at this time.
Edit history/versioning is not yet available—only the most recent changes are saved.
To view each line’s location on the map, click “Zoom” in the second column to navigate to the line.
With the ability to edit utility line attributes, you now have:
Centralized view – Manage all utility attributes in one searchable, exportable table.
Faster decisions – Update and compare attributes without digging into individual records.
Collaboration-ready – Ensure your team is always working with the most up-to-date data.
Role-based control – Permissions protect data integrity while enabling the right users to collaborate.
FAQ
Can I view attributes for utility objects (e.g., valves, manholes)?
Yes. Attributes for objects are visible but read-only. Editing is only available for utility lines.
Can I edit multiple lines at once?
Yes. Shared attributes can be batch edited across multiple selected lines.
Can I add custom fields or rename attributes?
Not yet. Only attributes from the 4M fields bank can be added, and field names cannot be changed.
Will edits sync across the map?
Yes. Changes to style-driven fields (like Sector) update the map in real time after saving.
Will edits sync across the other projects in my organization in the same map area?
No. Changes apply only to the project to which you made the changes.
Is edit history available?
Not yet. Only the latest edits are stored. Full version history is planned for a future release.
What happens if I modify an attribute value and then a recovery occurs?
The values you modified will be saved and override the recovery values.
Can I export the attribute table?
Yes. You can export the table as a CSV directly from 4M, or copy it into Excel manually
Need Help?
Reach out to your Customer Success representative for assistance with roles, permissions, or user management. Or, contact Support below.