Related Object field

The Related Object field records any objects related to the current one.

Example

You could link a clothing pattern and an item of clothing made using it.

How this field works

This field does not define a hierarchical relationship between records.

When you enter an object record into the Related Object field, the Related Object field for the other object is also updated.

Field details

Field type

Authority field

Internal field name

AU_RELATED

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 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 Related Objects.

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

You can't sort on this field.