Connects an Item or Drawing to a File intended for viewing or preview.
When to use it
Use Viewer when you need to record this connection between the source and target records. Viewer identifies a viewable file representation.
Records and direction
- Relationship type: Non-structure. Associates records without creating a parent-child hierarchy.
- From: Item, Drawing.
- To: File.
How to use it
- Create the relation with drag and drop in a Structure widget: drag the intended File onto the Item it relates to. Choose Viewer, review the direction and any offered values, then confirm.
- Alternatively, use Connect from the source record and select the target with the Viewer 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 Pump Viewing Model (File) through Viewer. The association lets readers follow the related information without creating a hierarchy. Use this connection where a viewable representation is available.
Choosing the relationship
Viewer identifies a viewable file representation. Drawing connects an Item to a managed Drawing record; File connects eligible records to uploaded content.
