Relation types
The application can sets distinct relations between nodes ( documents, folders, mails, records ). In relation types are set the relation types definitions.
There're tree types or relations:
- Bidirectional
- Parent-child
- Many-to-many
Relation types are shown in a table structure.
|
Type |
Title |
Title parent to child |
Title child to parent |
Types
Bidirectional
This releation is set always between two nodes.
A is linked to B like B is linked to A. The relation that links boths elements is the same.
An example of this relation type is "Language translation" relation. A is tranlations of B like B is translation of A.
|
NODE A |
--------> <-------- |
NODE B |
Parent - child
This relelation is always set between two nodes.
A is linked to B and B is linked to A, but the relation that links both elements is diferent.
An example of this relation type is "Invoice - Quote". B is an invoice of A. A is a quote of B.
|
QUOTE A |
--------> <-------- |
INVOICE B |
Many-to-many
This relation is set between two or more nodes.
All nodes are linked to one another.
And example of this relation type is "Stapling". A,B,C, etc. are stapled.
Create a relation
- On the top right click on
New relation type icon.
- Choose one type ( bidirectional, parent-child or many-to_many).
- Fill in the fields.
- Click on Create button.
On the bidirectional type is needed to fill the field "Title".
On the parent-child type are needed to fill the fields "Title parent to child" and "Title child to parent".
On many-to-many is needed to fill the field "Title".
Edit a relation
- Click on
Edit a relation icon.
- Modify the fields.
- Click on Edit button.
Delete a relation
Only relations that are not used can be deleted. If some nodes that are using that relation type exist, then the relation can not be deleted.
- Click on
Delete a relation icon.
- Click on Delete button.
