Connects a Feature to an Option available for that feature.
When to use it
Use Option when you need to record this connection between the source and target records. Option identifies a choice for a Feature.
Records and direction
- Relationship type: Non-structure. Associates records without creating a parent-child hierarchy.
- From: Feature.
- To: Option.
How to use it
- Create the relation with drag and drop in a Structure widget: drag the intended Option onto the Feature it relates to. Choose Option, review the direction and any offered values, then confirm.
- Alternatively, use Connect from the source record and select the target with the Option relationship.
- Review the resulting connection and the selected record versions where applicable. Check the displayed relationship filters if the connection is not visible.
Example
Motor Power (Feature) is connected to 5 kW Motor (Option) through Option. The association lets readers follow the related information without creating a hierarchy.
Choosing the relationship
Option identifies a choice for a Feature. Configuration identifies a particular combination of product choices.