Compound Objects

Compound objects are a sort of sub-collection that link several Repository Items together. When looking at a compound object, users see all of its child objects (or "parts"), and can navigate between them.

To create a compound object, create the Compound Parent first.

1. Add a new Repository Item.
2. Fill in the metadata form. Under Content type, select "Compound".
3. Save.

Then, create your child items:

1. Add a new Repository Item.
2. Fill in the metadata form. Under Collection(s), start entering the title of your Compound Parent, and click the result that comes up.
3. Save, add media, etc.

To add an existing item as a child of your Compound Object:

1. Navigate to that item, and Edit.
2. Under Collections, create a reference to your Compound Object.
3. Save.

To remove a child item from a Compound Object:

1. Edit the child item.
2. Under Collections, remove the reference to the Compound Object. You may also add a new reference to another parent (e.g. a collection).
3. Save.