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Global Elements

The Global Elements Module provides a centralized, searchable, and editable repository for global information that is used across the entire platform. Examples for such information are:

  • Applicable Regulations
  • Glossary Terms
  • ...and more.

It allows users to define, manage, and maintain standardized, process-independent or product-independent data that can be referenced by all objects.

Global Elements Global Elements Module provides a way to store lists of system wide applicable information, e.g. requirements.

Remember when I said, everything in CertHub is customizeable? Of course, that also includes Global Elements!
You can totally add new ones but also just click into an exisitng one.

Creating a new Global Element​

To create a Global Element, follow these simple steps:

  1. Assign a Unique Name – Choose a distinct name for your Global Element to ensure clarity and avoid duplication.
  2. Add a Description – Provide a brief, meaningful description to explain the purpose of the element.
  3. Define the Table Columns – Use the Forms Builder to structure the Global Element according to your needs.

Once created, your Global Element will be ready for use in your system.

Global Elements New The creation dialog lets you specify basic information along with the structure (=columns of the list) for the Global Element

Form Builder

For detailed information about how the Form Builder works, see the Form Builder Guide.

Viewing a Global Element​

Ok enough talk, let's click into a global element!
Have a look how a Global Element actually looks like in the CertHub!

Global Element Details Global Element Details provides additional information about a particular Global Element and related data

Managing Global Elements​

Editing a Global Element​

Somethings not to your liking? Just change it. Edit the Global Elemennt and change name or description. You can also just change any of the entries. Click on one and edit the information right there. Don't forget to click on save, please!

Global Element Edit

Editing the Structure of the List​

Let's find the "Edit Form" button. With this you can change the columns of the list! (When you add a new entry to the list, you will also have to fill out whatever you define here.)

Global Element Edit Form

Form Builder

For detailed information about how the editing Form Builder works, see the Form Builder Guide.

Filtering​

By the way, you can filter any of the lists in CertHub (It all works the same, you will notice it's a theme)

Setting Traces​

Let's click on a specific entry of the List again.

You will find our Tracer functionality there. This is what you would use to connect any object to another object in CertHub. By the way, you will most likely find two different types of the Tracer. (Even though we love all our children the same) The Global Elements are bit more special, since they hold specific requirements, so you have a dedicated Tracer only for the Global Elements!

Global Element Entry Drawer The entry drawer provides access to all details and allows setting traces to other objects

Deleting a Global Element​

You can also delete a particular Global Element from the main Global Elements view.

Global Elements Edit

tip

Be cautious, as deletion may affect dependent components or data linked to the element.

Advanced: Importing Global Elements​

When creating a Global Element, you can also import data directly using one or multiple JSON documents. This allows you to quickly add new elements with predefined data.

Global Elements Import The import dialog allows you to reuse different Global Elements, to save time and efforts

Importing Data

For more information regarding how importing data works, check out our Import Guide