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Navigate hierarchy and shared views

Distinguish containment from a named view and return to the parent level.

Before you start

Prerequisites
A diagram with a container, such as the worked demo.
Permissions and plan
Local editing is free. Server changes require write access.

Steps

  1. Open the demo and select a container.

  2. Open its deeper level. Without a custom view, this level follows its contained children.

  3. Use Back or the breadcrumb to return to the previous level.

  4. Choose Compose view when you need an independent board or a selection of existing nodes.

  5. Use contained children restores the default relationship for that entry; export a backup before restructuring views.

Check your work

Expected outcomeYou can open and leave a level without changing containment.

Next steps

Try the workflow in the editor, then use the reference for control details and model syntax.

If a step does not work, keep an export of your model and follow the troubleshooting guide. Include the error message when contacting support, without sharing credentials or private architecture.