Describing Concept Type Components
A concept type can be connected to another concept type to characterize it.
For example, a "Subscription Type" is characterized by a "Loan Type".
This relationship is described by a Concept Type Component, which can be associated with a term.
A concept type component enables specification of the relationship between two concept types.
Accessing concept type components
To access concept type components of a concept type:
1. Open the concept type properties dialog box.
2. Select the Components tab.
The list of concept type components associated with the concept appears.
You can also consult the list of components of a concept type from its concept life cycle diagram. For more details, see The Concept Type Structure Diagram.Creating a concept type component from a concept domain
To create a concept type component between two concept types in a concept domain diagram:
1. In the insert toolbar, click the Link button.
2. Click the concept type that owns the link.
For example, "Subscription Type".
3. Click the target concept type.
For example, "Loan Type".
The concept type component creation wizard appears.
4. Specify the Local Name.
5. If no term is to be created, select the "Creation without term" check box.
6. Click OK.
The Concept Type component appears in the diagram.
You can also create a concept type component in a concept type structure diagram. In this case, you must specify the target concept type in the concept type component creation wizard.
For more details, see The Concept Type Structure Diagram.