System and method for user data input to modify operating mode configurations

A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computer system (100) for editing a configuration of a physical entity (30) to configure a future operating mode of a physical entity. A GUI component (200) provides a visual representation of a two-dimensional state space with an optimal switching boundary (SBo) separating first and second adjoined regions (OM1o, OM2o) with each region including potential states belonging to a corresponding operating mode (OM1*, OM2*) of the physical entity in an optimal configuration. A first graphical result object (RO1) associated with the optimal switching boundary (SBo) and characterizing the optimal configuration with regards to a predefined objective is provided to the user (10). The user performs a drag action (DA1) on the optimal switching boundary (SBo) to modify the switching boundary shape resulting in a modified switching boundary (SBm) reflecting a modified configuration with a modified transition behavior of the physical entity between the corresponding operating modes (OM1*, OM2*). A second graphical result object (RO2) characterizing a modified configuration with regards to the predefined objective is then provided to the user.