Hi Community,
I'm looking for a way to dynamically link a View shape to it's own parent view.
Example, link inside the Visio of ABC to Hello World
>Root View
>>Hello World
>>>ABC
Does a placeholder like [Parent View] exist?
It would be also great if this is possible with more then one level.
Example, link inside the Visio of 123 to Hello World
>Root View
>>Hello World
>>>ABC
>>>> 123
Currently, I'm working with extra properties, which is a higher operational effort.
Hi Felix,
The Visual Overview is optimized for a top-down approach (parent to child) rather than navigating upward. This design choice stems from the fact that an element can belong to multiple parents, which would require a specific selection logic to determine which path to follow.
To work around this, you have two primary options:
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Properties: Map the relationship directly within the object properties.
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Generic Scripting: Develop a script that identifies the primary or first parent of a view, service, or element. This result can then be passed back to the Visual Overview, stored in a variable, and utilized throughout your workspace. See https://docs.dataminer.services/develop/api/types/Skyline.DataMiner.Automation.UIVariables.VisualOverview.html
Hi there Felix – I've faced this myself a few times and your workaround is the only way I've seen this implemented in the past – subscribing to get more insight.
A feature request had been logged for this, but I'm not aware if any hierarchy-aware placeholder became available in the meantime (would be "go up to level =..")
https://community.dataminer.services/new-feature-suggestions/visio-add-parent-view-place-holder/