Accessing the Custom Hierarchy
Access to the Custom Hierarchy section is controlled by roles. Users need to be assigned a role that includes permissions for interacting with custom hierarchies. For example:
- Users with the "Custom Hierarchy | Admin" role or a similar role configured for this purpose can view and manage settings in this area.
- If you cannot access this section, contact your system administrator to confirm your permissions and role assignment.
To navigate to the Custom Hierarchy Settings screen, go to:
Settings > Custom Hierarchy
Adding a Hierarchy
- Click the Add Hierarchy button to create a new hierarchy.
- Navigate to the newly created hierarchy or any existing hierarchies by clicking the open-up icon.
Updating Hierarchy Details
- Select the hierarchy you want to update.
- Go to the Details tab and fill in the following:
- Hierarchy Name: Provide a descriptive name for the hierarchy.
- Description: Add a brief description for context.
Creating Hierarchical Levels
- Navigate to the Levels tab.
- Click Add a Level to create a new structural level for the hierarchy.
- Levels define the structure and can be labeled flexibly, similar to items in an option list.
Adding Attributes to Hierarchical Items
- Go to the Attributes tab.
- Click Add New Attribute to create a new metadata field for all items within the hierarchy.
- Attributes add context to each item. For example, a "Point of Contact" attribute can be used to assign a person or department responsible for that item.
Creating Hierarchical Items
- Open the Items tab and click Add New Item to create a new category or scenario.
- Configure the following for the item:
- ID: A unique identifier for the item (not automated).
- Name: Displayed within the Hierarchy Attribute on records. Learn more about Hierarchy Attributes.
- Parent: Defines the item’s position in relation to other items.
- Level: Indicates the structural level of the item.
- Description: Adds additional context to the item.
- Populate attributes at the bottom of the item page to add more metadata.