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title: "Creating a Relation Type"
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> Macro (toc)

The application is supplied with a set of relation types for special purposes but you can create custom relation types to create links between objects, including group objects.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ You cannot create new relation types between Parties, only between objects.

# Create the relation type

1. In the Relation Types module click **Insert** and enter a unique name for the relation type.
2. Click **Save** to save your changes.

# Add the relation type to a pair of object types

A relation type links two objects together. One object is the *super* object, and the other is the *sub* object in the relationship. You must specify what object types can use the custom relation type, and how they will be related, before you can create any relationships.

**Step 1**

In the Object Types module select one of the object types that will use this relation type.

**Step 2**

On the Relations tab, click **Insert** to open the Inserting Relations screen.

**Step 3**

Fill in the relation details as follows:

| **Property** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Object Type | Specify whether the selected object type is to be the Super Type or the Sub Type in the relationship. |
| Relation Type | Select the relation type from the drop-down field. |
| Sub Type/Super Type | Specify the other object type in the relationship. This will have the opposite role to the one you chose for the selected object type.<br>The relation type will also apply to any subtypes of this object type. |

**Step 4**

Click **Save** to save your changes.

You can now use this custom relation type to create relationships between objects.

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