Unlinking Object Relations. Is it neccessary?

Object relations are a crucial aspect of creating robust and efficient software applications. By linking different objects and defining how they interact with each other, you can create powerful applications that meet your users’ needs. However, there may be times when you need to unlink object relations.

Why we need to unlink object relations?

Unlinking object relationships can simplify data management by reducing complexity and focusing only on meaningful connections. It enhances system performance by speeding up queries, optimizing storage, and preventing redundancy. By removing outdated or unnecessary links, data integrity is maintained, ensuring consistency and accuracy. This approach also prevents unintended dependencies, making the system more modular and scalable.

Additionally, unlinking promotes adaptability to evolving business needs by allowing objects to function independently and making it easier to reconfigure relationships. It also improves user experience by streamlining interactions and reducing distractions from irrelevant links. Overall, unlinking relationships helps create a more efficient, flexible, and user-friendly system.

Now that we have discussed why we need to unlink object relations, the next section will provide a step-by-step guide on unlinking object relations in your application.

Select Object Relation to unlink

Once on the object relation page, select the relation you want to unlink. This will display the Linked Object section on the right end of your screen.

Unlinking the Object Relation

Hover the mouse over the Ellipsis button in the Linked Object panel to unlink the selected object relation.

The system will display two options – Unlink and Revert Changes.

Select the Unlink option to proceed with unlinking the objects.

The system will display a warning message to confirm that you want to unlink the objects. If you want to unlink the objects, click the Unlink button to continue.

Saving Changes

After you have confirmed the unlinking process, the system will automatically update the object relations list and remove the link between the two objects.

Although the App Model would not show the deleted link now, we still need to save the changes to the app. Click the Update App button.

Complete the process by clicking the Confirm button.

Following the steps in this article, you can easily unlink object relations when you no longer need them.

Note: Unlinking the objects will not delete any records created in your application.