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What is a Record?

A record in Octostar is a structured item used to investigate various entities, such as:

  • Person
  • Organization
  • Vehicle
  • Event
  • Place
  • Object

Creation and Structure​

Records are created from the Ontology. Each record is an instance of a specific concept, featuring:

  • Fields (Properties): Defined by the concept.
  • Links (Relationships): Connect the record to other records.

Usage​

  • Record Viewer: View and edit records.
  • Search: Use records as results.
  • Link Chart: Explore connections between records.

Supporting Evidence​

Records can reference supporting evidence through:

  • Attachments: Include relevant files.
  • Provenance: Trace key facts back to source files or mapped data.