SourceRelation

Description

The SourceRelation component is used to define the possibility of a relation between a source and another component. SourceRelation is informative and is used in views.

It must be added in a Node and applies to all sources that are assigned to that Node.

Implementation

• Add a SourceRelation in a Node
  • The name of the SourceRelation is the name of the relation that can be created. Ensure it is given a correct format (e.g.: b:tenantOf)
  • It is possible to enter a relation for any dictionary
  • If no dictionary is entered, the relation will be created in the BtibDictionary (and will thus add a b:)

Properties

• Status: Status of the SourceRelation. Can be {ok}, {fault}, {disabled} or {null}. See the corresponding actions
• FaultCause: Message that complements the state of the SourceRelation (generally used to explain the reason for an initialization failure)
• Tip: Description of the relation. Used in views (in particular AssignmentView on the InfoSource)
• RelateHints: Allows selection of the components with which the source can be linked
• AllowMultiRelations: Allows link to multiple components
• Direction {In, Out}: Direction of the relation to be created with respect to the source. In: from the component to the source, Out: from the source to the component

Actions

• Initialize: Initializes the SourceRelation and changes its state to {ok} or {fault}. Does not add a relation. (It plays an informative role for views)
• Disable: Disables the SourceRelation and changes its state to {disabled}. Does not change relations but disables the views
• Clean: Clears the SourceRelation and changes its state to {null}. Deletes the relations matching its configuration in the sources. This action is not reversible and must be performed before the permanent deletion of the SourceRelation