Relation types
The application can set distinct relations between nodes (documents, folders, emails, records). Relation types contain the relation type definitions.
There are three types of 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 relation is always set between two nodes.
A is linked to B, just as B is linked to A. The relation that links both elements is the same.
An example of this relation type is the "Language translation" relation. A is a translation of B, just as B is a translation of A.
|
NODE A |
--------> <-------- |
NODE B |
Parent - child
This relation 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 different.
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.
An 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 the Create button.
For the bidirectional type, the "Title" field must be filled.
For the parent-child type, the "Title parent to child" and "Title child to parent" fields must be filled.
For many-to-many, the "Title" field must be filled.
Edit a relation
- Click on
Edit relation icon.
- Modify the fields.
- Click on the Edit button.
Delete a relation
Only relations that are not used can be deleted. If some nodes are using that relation type, then the relation cannot be deleted.
- Click on
Delete relation icon.
- Click on the Delete button.
