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Edit a hierarchy type

Learn how to edit a hierarchy type so that you can update its display name or associated entity types.

You can update an existing hierarchy type in Data Modeler.

Prerequisites
Before you continue, make sure the following prerequisites are met:
  • You have access to the Data Modeler application in Console.
  • You have created hierarchy types with associated entity types.
To edit a hierarchy type:
  1. In the Console, select Data Modeler.
  2. In the Data Modeler, select Hierarchy types from the left navigation pane. A list of hierarchy types is displayed.
  3. Hover over the Hierarchy type you want to edit and select the pencil (edit) icon.
  4. Update the fields as needed.
    FieldDescription
    Display nameUpdate the name displayed for the hierarchy type.
    Entity typesAdd or remove associated entity types. To remove an entity type, select the x on its tag.
  5. Select Save.
Result

The updated hierarchy type is saved and the changes appear in the Hierarchy types list.