Attach Collections to Structures
Add or remove Structure Tags from a Collection and verify its hierarchy attachment.
Outcome: Attach a Collection to the intended Structure node with a Structure Tag.
For: Customer administrators and engineers
Permission: update element_collections
Time: 3–5 minutes
Changes made: Changes a shared hierarchy attachment
If you're stuck
- Open the parent Element, then its Collections tab; Collections are not top-level records.
- Search Structure Tags by exact name and verify the parent path.
- Detach by clearing the selected Structure Tag, not by deleting the Collection.
Before you start
- Confirm the Collection and its parent Element.
- Confirm the target Structure node and its ID.
- Review existing Structure Tags on the Collection.
Field and option guide
| UI item | Meaning | Safe use |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Element | Owns the Collection | Confirm its ID before changing the child Collection |
| Structure Tags | Existing Structure nodes attachable to the Collection | Select the exact node by hierarchy path |
| Selected tag | Current attachment | Clear only the tag that should be detached |
Attach or detach the Collection
- Open Functions → Elements and select the parent Element.
- Open Collections and expand the intended Collection.
- Find Structure Tags.
- Select the intended Structure Tag to attach the Collection, or clear the tag to detach the Collection.
5. Save the Collection.
Expected result: After reopening, the Collection displays the intended Structure Tag.
If the change cannot be saved, confirm both Collection update permission and Structure Tag relationship permission.
Check your result
Refresh the Collection and confirm the Structure Tag. Open Structures, expand the intended node, and verify the Collection appears in the supported view.
Undo this change
Remove the tag you added or reapply the one you removed, then save and verify. Detaching a Collection should not delete the Collection, its Element, or its assets.
Learn and continue
- Learn: Understand Structures, Elements, and Collections
- In WanAware: Open Functions → Elements (
/elements), select an Element, and expand the Collection.
Next steps
Get help
Email [email protected] with your company, affected user, Collection ID, Structure Tag name or ID, page URL, timestamp and time zone, and expected versus actual result. Never send passwords, credentials, tokens, or secret values.
Updated 2 days ago