When using Parent-Child Records, common questions usually focus on hierarchy depth, summary results, and display behavior; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
How many hierarchy levels do child records support?
- Parent-Child Records supports multi-level parent-child nesting.
- It supports up to 5 levels of child records.
- If the hierarchy becomes too deep, display clarity and operating efficiency may be affected.
Do parent-child relationships affect formulas or summary results?
- No.
- Parent-child relationships mainly affect hierarchy display in the view.
- Formula fields and summary results continue to follow the original logic for matching records.
Why can’t I see the option to add a child record?
- Confirm that Support adding child records is already enabled for the current table.
- Check whether you are working in the primary field of the record.
- If the option still does not appear, confirm that you have editing permission and reopen the table to check again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Parent Record | A higher-level record that can contain one or more child records. |
| Child Record | A lower-level record under a parent record, often used for sub-tasks, nodes, or details. |
| Hierarchy | A nested display structure formed by parent-child relationships between records. |