How to create relationships between topics

Target audience

Users who want to link topics together in Mavim for better navigation and data consistency.

Purpose

This article explains the different ways to create relationships between topics in Mavim, including using screens, matrices, and shortcuts.

Ways to create relationships

1. From the Topics screen

1. Select a topic.
2. Right-click and choose New Relationship(s) from the context menu.
3. Select the relationship category.
4. Choose the topic you want to link to.

2. From the Relationships screen

1. Right-click in the Relationships screen and select New Relationship(s).
2. Pick the relationship category.
3. Select the topic you want to connect.

3. Using a Matrix

• Ideal for creating multiple relationships quickly.
• For detailed steps, see Add Relationships and Characteristics in the Matrix.

4. By copying and pasting topics

1. Select a topic and choose Copy from the context menu (or press CTRL + C).
2. Select the target topic.
3. Go to the Relationships screen, right-click, and select Paste (or press CTRL + V).

5. Using the Ribbon buttons

• Click the appropriate button on the Ribbon to create relationships directly.

Tips for creating multiple relationships

• Hold CTRL or SHIFT to select multiple topics at once.
• Confirm by clicking Select.

Important notes

• Relationships define how topics interact and should be planned carefully.
• Use the Matrix method for bulk relationship creation.

Suggested tags: relationships, topics, Mavim, data modeling, matrix

Meta description:
Learn how to create relationships between topics in Mavim using screens, matrices, copy-paste, or Ribbon buttons.

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