Bulk clear an attribute

[David Sumlin]

Is it possible to bulk clear an attribute? 

If I have an optional attribute and I have a bunch of objects that have values in that attribute, how can I clear/null out that attribute without having to do it to each one?

When I go to the bulk edit screen, it allows me to remove a particular value, but it doesn't look like it allows me to clear the attribute completely.

[Walter Buggenhout · Accepted solution]

Hi @David Sumlin,

Start by filtering out the objects that have an attribute that you want to clear. After making that selection, select the cog icon > edit objects. 

From the list of options, for the attribute you want to clear select change and don't fill out any value. In this example, I selected an attribute called Test. When you proceed, you should see a confirmation message like this:

Click save to perform the update. 

Just make sure you check if your selection does only contain the objects you want to clear. This is a pretty destructive update, so run it at your own risk!

Hope this helps!

[David Sumlin]

Can't believe I didn't realize this. Thanks...simple as it should be.

[Joseph Chung Yin]

@David Sumlin -

Are you referring to Insight object attributes or JSM issue fields?

Please advise.

Best, Joseph Chung Yin

Jira/JSM Functional Lead, Global Infrastructure Applications Team

Viasat Inc.

[Melo]

Hi David,

You can go to "edit objects", select change and leave it blank. That should do it.

I hope that helps.

Cheers,

Melo