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Relation Type Management

Before creating relationships, you must first create a Relationship Type. Relationship types define the structure and meaning of connections between node types within a panel.

Navigation

Open a Project → Select a Panel → Click Relationships

Create a Relationship Type​

Requirements​

  • At least one node type has been created and properly configured.
note

Relationship types are defined between a source node type and a target node type, so both must exist before creating a relationship type.

Steps​

  1. From the Relationships page, click Configure Relationship Types, then click Create Type in the top-right corner.
  2. Enter the following basic details:
    • Title — Name of the relationship type.
    • Description — Optional description.
  3. Configure the following relationship settings:
    • Sentiment — Select Neutral, Positive, or Negative.
    • Colour Code — Visual representation of the relationship type.
    • Is Derived Relation Type — Enable if this relationship type should be derived from other relationships.
    • Source Node Type — Select the node type where the relationship originates.
    • Target Node Type — Select the node type where the relationship is directed.
  4. Click Create Type to save.

Edit a Relationship Type​

  1. From the Relationships page, click Configure Relationship Types in the top-right corner.
  2. Locate the relationship type and click the edit icon on its card.
  3. Update any details and settings as needed.
  4. Click Update Type to save your changes.

Delete a Relationship Type​

  1. From the Relationships page, click Configure Relationship Types in the top-right corner.
  2. Locate the relationship type and click the delete icon on its card.
caution

Deleting a relationship type may impact associated networks and related data analytics within the panel. Perform this action with caution.