Viewing Metatopics

There are a number of ways to view a data model. By default, database-derived source topics and any metatopics you have created are displayed together in the Content frame in Combined view.

  To change the data model view, select DataModel, then Data Model View, and then Option.

Options include:

  • Combined—Displays both original (database-derived) and metatopics in the Content frame.

  • Original—Displays only database-derived topics in the Content frame.

  • Meta—Displays only metatopics in the Content frame.

    Caution!

    If an original topic contains items that have been copied to a metatopic, do not iconize or remove the original topic from the Content frame in Combined view. Metatopic items are based on original items and remain linked to them. If an original topic is iconized or removed, any metatopic items based on its contents become inaccessible.