A method for setting a numerical value range of an input device

In a method for setting a numerical value range of an input device for configuration or selection of the components of an electric drive system in terms of a parameter as a numerical value, the input device on a display. are on the display variable, a minimum value and shows a maximum value for the numerical value at a distance therefrom, wherein the minimum value and the maximum value or form spanning a numerical value range between them. By a zoom function minimum value and the maximum value can be modified or increased or decreased in such a way that the adjustment of a numerical value range can be effected more easily and accurately.