How do the TrashCan works in Reltio?

Question

How does the Trash Can icon function in Reltio?

Answer

In Reltio, the Trash Can icon is used to permanently and immediately delete specific elements within the platform. Once an item is deleted using this icon, it cannot be recovered, so caution is advised when performing deletions.

Functionality:

• Attribute Deletion: Clicking the Trash Can icon next to an attribute value will permanently delete that attribute from the entity. This action is irreversible.
• Relationship Deletion: Using the Trash Can icon on a relationship will permanently remove that relationship from the entity. This deletion is also irreversible. (support.reltio.com)

Steps to Use the Trash Can Icon:

1. Navigate to the entity profile containing the attribute or relationship you wish to delete.
2. Locate the specific attribute value or relationship.
3. Click on the attribute value or relationship to reveal the Trash Can icon.(docs.reltio.com)
4. Click the Trash Can icon to execute the deletion.

Considerations:

• Deleting a reference attribute is permitted regardless of the permissions associated with its sub-attributes. (docs.reltio.com)
• For bulk deletions or automated processes, Reltio provides API endpoints to delete attributes and relationships programmatically. For example, to delete an attribute via API:(docs.reltio.com, support.reltio.com)

  DELETE /entities/{entityId}/attributes/{attributeName}/{attributeValueId}?crosswalkValue={crosswalkValue}

To delete relationships in bulk:

  POST /relations/deleteByUris?mode=hard

These APIs require appropriate authentication and authorization headers.(docs.reltio.com)

References:

• Deleting Attributes(docs.reltio.com)
• How do the TrashCan works in Reltio?(support.reltio.com)
• Delete Attribute API(docs.reltio.com)
• Bulk Delete Relationships API(docs.reltio.com)