Related Object Is field

The Related Object Is field records the nature of the relationship that the Related Object has to the current object.

Examples

  • Sketch for painting

  • Painting from sketch

  • Original

  • Copy of original

  • Document in register

  • Register of documents

How this field works

When setting up Related Object terms, you can enter an 'Opposite Term'. When you fill in the Related Object table, the referenced object's Related Object table is also updated, and the opposite term will be filled in the Related Object Is field.

Field details

Field type

Authority field

Internal field name

RELATED_OB_TYPE

Locations

  • Object > Archive Series window > Conditions, Allied Materials, Notes, Description Control tab

  • Object > Archive File/Item window > Allied Materials, Notes, Description Control tab

  • Object > Library window > Subject/Related Records tab

  • Object > Accessory window > Description tab

  • Object > Group/Member & Related Objects window

Searching on this field

Select Related Object then enter the Related Object Is term in the Role in Object field in Advanced Search or use a Select Statement.

Reporting on this field

This is how to select this field in Reporting.

  • Field (Across the page) reports: Select Object Relationship.

  • Group (Down the page) reports: Expand Related Objects (full details) then select Relationship.

You can sort on this field. Select Object Relationship.