Spider View

The Spider View in Map My Relationships lets users see a clear, visual representation of how entities are connected. It groups multiple relationships pointing to the same record (single node), reducing clutter and making the map easier to understand. This feature is especially useful when a common node appears in several relationships, providing users with a clearer view of complex connections.

Key Functionality of Spider View is as follows:

Shared Node Representation:

In Spider View, a single node can represent an entity shared across multiple relationships. For instance, a contact like "Rene Valdes" can be linked to two separate accounts, such as "A. Datum Corporation." The shared node is displayed at the center, visually showing how it connects multiple records. Tooltip, Drill-Down, and Quick Actions: When interacting with a shared node, such as "Rene Valdes", the drill-down, tooltip, and quick actions will reflect the configuration of the relationship from which the node was initially expanded. For example, expanding "Rene Valdes" from "A. Datum Corporation" will show relationship details and actions specific to that account, providing a tailored and efficient user experience.

Drill-Down Behavior:

The drill-down function operates as expected when expanding a shared node (e.g., "Rene Valdes").

To collapse the child nodes, users can double-click on the root parent entity node (e.g., "A. Datum Corporation") or the group node, if available, to return the expanded nodes to the central node.

Navigating the Spider View Feature Flow:

1. Creating a Relationship:

Users can create a relationship from a root entity (e.g., "A. Datum Corporation") to a shared node (e.g., "Rene Valdes"). The shared node will appear once the relationship is established.

2. Viewing the Spider Layout: In Spider View, relationships are displayed in a radial layout, showcasing the parent nodes and their child connections for a clear visual representation.

3. Interacting with the Node: Upon selecting a shared node, users can interact with tooltips and quick actions, which are configured based on the relationship from which the node was expanded, offering tailored functionality.

4. Collapsing Child Nodes: To collapse the child nodes, users can double-click the root parent entity node (e.g., "A. Datum Corporation") or the group node, if present, to restore the layout to its central node view.