A Derived element in Relatics is like a smaller part within a bigger part. It helps organize and manage data neatly, making it easier to find and work with specific details.

A derived type element is a special type element that is distinguished by the fact that these elements depend on an element of another type element. A derived element has no right to exist without a relation to an origin element.

Create a new derived type element

When a new derived type element is created, the software creates a type element and a type relation where the to-element is the type element from which the action originates.

1. In the workspace menu, click on  Type graphview.
2. In the model, click on the type element to which a new derived type element should be added.
3. In the toolbox, click on New derived element. As a result, the dialog New derived element – Origin is opened.
4. Enter the settings conforming to the purpose of the derived element.
5. Click on Create. As a result, the dialog is closed and the new derived type element is created.

Note:

• In the type list, a derived type element appears indented below the origin type element.

Exercise:

Attempt to add “Comments” as Inner Elements to Requirements and publish the changes.

Engage in a hands-on experience by adding comments to one of the requirements to observe the desired result.

Typically, inner elements remain hidden and are not visible under the main elements tab unless we enable them by clicking on “Show Inner Elements”.