Connects one Item to another Item representing an associated concept.
When to use it
Use Concept Item when you need to record this connection between the source and target records. Concept Item identifies a concept association.
Records and direction
- Relationship type: Non-structure. Associates records without creating a parent-child hierarchy.
- From: Item.
- To: Item.
How to use it
- Create the relation with drag and drop in a Structure widget: drag the intended Item onto the Item it relates to. Choose Concept Item, review the direction and any offered values, then confirm.
- Alternatively, use Connect from the source record and select the target with the Concept Item relationship.
- Review the resulting connection and the selected record versions where applicable. Check the displayed relationship filters if the connection is not visible.
Example
Pump P-100 (Item) is connected to Early Pump Concept (Item) through Concept Item. The association lets readers follow the related information without creating a hierarchy. Use the connection to distinguish the concept association from the released component structure.
Choosing the relationship
Concept Item identifies a concept association. Subitem describes the engineering component structure.
