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Relation Type

Select Tools > Map Relation Types to open the dialog

Mappings

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This table maps relation names to the reversed relation names and relation types. It contains 3 colunmns:

  • Relation: The name of the relation you will map
  • Reversed: Type the names how you will call the reverse relation. This is used for verbalisations. Select the dots for a menu:
    • Auto fill empty: Tries to guess the reverse name based on the relation name in column Relation for each empty cell in this column
    • Reset All: Erases all cells in this column
  • Type: Contains a dropdown to select the type. Select the dots for a menu:
    • Auto fill "None": Tries to guess the relation types for each cell where the type is "None"
    • Reset "Other": Sets all cells with value "Other" to "None"
    • Reset All: Sets all cells to "None"

Buttons

  • Add Row: Creates a new, blank row in the table, allowing you to define additional relations. Existing relation names within the current graph will be automatically added
  • Auto Fill: Guesses the "Reversed" relations for empty cells in that column, and Relation "Type" for cells with value "None" in that column
  • Remove Unused: Removes relation names which are not used in the graph/collection
  • Download: DExports the current list of relations as a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file. This format facilitates data sharing and bulk editing across different graphs/collections
  • Upload: Imports relation data from a CSV file, overwriting any existing entries in the current table. The CSV file must adhere to a specific structure with the following column headers: "Relation", "Reversed", and "Type"
  • The close button (X): Discards any changes made and closes the window without saving.
  • Save: Applies the modifications made to the relation types and closes the window.

Types

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The different types of relations. You can show/hide each type when selecting/deselecting the checkbox. The generalization type is used for the hierarchy view Tools > Hierarchy View . It is also used to inherit relations in the term sidebar Tabs: Relations and Verbalisations