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Relationships Between Records

Relationships connect records to model how entities relate to each other in an investigation. These connections are essential for understanding complex interactions.

Definition​

A relationship is a typed link defined by the Ontology. Examples include:

  • works_at
  • located_at
  • communicates_with

These links connect a source record to a target record.

Functionality​

Relationships power Link Charts and many cross-entity searches. They enable you to move consistently from “a person” to “their associates, organizations, locations, events, and assets.”

Creation​

You can create relationships from contexts such as:

  • Record Viewer (e.g., from a Related section)
  • Link Chart (draw or add a link between nodes)
  • App output (e.g., entity extraction proposing links from a document)

Attributes​

Depending on configuration, a relationship may include attributes such as:

  • Dates
  • Roles
  • Notes
  • Confidence

Best Practices​

Always link relationships back to evidence where possible (attachments, comments, or provenance) to ensure connections are traceable and auditable.