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How to Add and Manage Associations for Artworks
How to Add and Manage Associations for Artworks

Learn how to add and manage associations and actions for artworks in ARTERNAL to better organize your inventory.

Yujia Zheng avatar
Written by Yujia Zheng
Updated over a month ago

In ARTERNAL, you can add associations to artworks and manage related actions. Here’s how to add associations and actions to your works:

Step 1: Select the Work

  • In the Inventory tab, select the work you want to add association(s) to.

Step 2: Add an Association

  • Scroll down to the Associations section and click Add Association.

Step 3: Choose a Contact and Association

  • In the pop-up window, select the desired contact and association from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Create a Custom Association (Optional)

  • To create a new type of association, scroll to the bottom of the drop-down menu and select + Custom.

Step 5: Save the Association

  • After selecting the contact and association, click Save.


Adding Actions to Associations

Once an association is added, you can add specific actions to it:

Step 1: Select the Association

  • Under Associations, point to the association you want to add an action to and click the Add Action icon.

Step 2: Add an Action

  • Click the Add Action button under the selected association.

Step 3: Fill in Action Details

  • In the pop-up window, fill out the action details.

  • To create a custom action, select Custom from the Action drop-down menu. You can also add an optional note under Note.

  • After filling out the information, click Save.

Step 4: View the Action

  • The action will now appear under the associated contact in the Associations section.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I add an association to a work in ARTERNAL?
A: In the Inventory tab, select the work, scroll to the Associations section, and click Add Association. Select the contact and association type, then click Save.

Q: Can I create custom association types?
A: Yes, you can create a custom association by selecting + Custom at the bottom of the association drop-down menu.

Q: How do I add an action to an association?
A: After adding an association, point to it and click the Add Action icon. Then, fill out the details in the pop-up window and click Save.

Q: Can I create custom actions for associations?
A: Yes, you can select Custom from the action drop-down menu to create your own action.

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