nwnoderename

Rename a single node in a network

Syntax

nwnoderename 
[netname]
,
old(old_nwnode)
new(new_nwnode)

Description

nwnoderename changes the name of a single node in a network. When a node with name old_nwnode is found in netname, it is replaced with new_nwnode.

Examples

. nwclear
. nwrandom 4, prob(1) name(mynet)
. list _nwnode _nwinclude

   +--------------------+
   | _nwnode   _nwinc~e |
   |--------------------|
1. |      n1          1 |
2. |      n2          1 |
3. |      n3          1 |
4. |      n4          1 |
   +--------------------+

. nwnoderename mynet, old(n1) new(x1)
. list _nwnode _nwinclude

   +--------------------+
   | _nwnode   _nwinc~e |
   |--------------------|
1. |      x1          1 |
2. |      n2          1 |
3. |      n3          1 |
4. |      n4          1 |
5. |      n1          0 |
   +--------------------+

Supported network types

Binary: yes. Directed: yes. Weighted: yes. Signed: yes - renames a single node’s own label only; ties, tie values, and mode assignment are completely unchanged.

See also

• nwrename, nwname

• last certified : 24 Aug 2026

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nwcommands version 3.17.6, 9 November 2026 (check your installed version)