What is a Record?
A record in Octostar is a structured item used to represent entities involved in an investigation. Depending on the ontology configuration, records can describe entities such as people, organizations, vehicles, events, places, or objects.
Record structure
Records are created from the Ontology. Each record is an instance of a specific concept and contains structured information defined by that concept. A record typically includes:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Fields (Properties) | Attributes defined by the concept, such as names, identifiers, dates, or locations |
| Links (Relationships) | Connections that link the record to other records |
Usage
Records are central to many workflows in Octostar and appear across multiple tools:
| Feature | Usage |
|---|---|
| Record Viewer | View and edit the details of a record |
| Search | Records appear as searchable results |
| Link Chart | Explore connections between records |
Supporting Evidence
Records can reference supporting evidence to document how facts were established.
| Method | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Attachments | Attach relevant files directly to the record |
| Provenance | Trace facts back to source files or mapped data |