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title: "Resource Linking: Connecting the Dots in Your Operations"
url: "https://docs.ops.center/en/article/resource-linking-connecting-the-dots-in-your-operations"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-05-09T13:58:50.876Z"
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# Resource Linking: Connecting the Dots in Your Operations

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Resource linking transforms operations from a scattered set of assets into a connected, intelligent system. It’s a smarter way to track dependencies — clearly showing **who is using what, where everything is located**, and **how resources interact**.

Imagine being able to instantly answer:

-   Which equipment is assigned to which officer?
-   Who to contact at a specific site when an alarm goes off?
-   Where each piece of equipment is installed, assigned, or stored?

With resource linking, you gain **complete visibility** into your operational landscape — allowing every piece to fall into place effortlessly.

  
 

### **Creating a link between resources**

To create a link between two resources, open the resource details view. You’ll find a section for **Linked resources**. From there:

1.  Click **Add link**. 
2.  Choose a predefined relation type. Each resource category will offer a set of predefined relationship types tailored for that category.
3.  Select the resource you want to link.
4.  Finalize by clicking "Add link".

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💡Only one link of a given type can exist between two resource entities. If a link already exists, it must be removed before creating a new one of the type.

  
 

### **Reverse linking**

Every time you link one resource to another — for example, linking Officer A to Equipment B — the system **automatically creates a reverse link**. That means:

-   **Officer A** will show a link to **Equipment B**, and 
-   **Equipment B** will also display a link back to **Officer A**. 

This **bidirectional linking** ensures that no matter which resource you're viewing, you always see the full context. It improves **navigation, clarity, and operational awareness**, helping teams stay aligned and informed.

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### **Types of relationships available for resources**

  
 

**People**

People → People

| Relationship | Reverse Relationship |
| --- | --- |
| Reports to | Has report |
| Works with | Works with |

People → Equipment

| Relationship | Reverse Relationship |
| --- | --- |
| Has assigned | Is assigned to |

People → Places

| Relationship | Reverse Relationship |
| --- | --- |
| Works in | Has working in |
| Is assigned to | Has assigned |

**Equipment**

Equipment → Equipment

| Relationship | Reverse Relationship |
| --- | --- |
| Contained in | Contains |
| Used by | Is using |
| Connected | Connected |
| Replaced by | Replaces |

Equipment → Place

| Relationship | Reverse Relationship |
| --- | --- |
| Located in | Is location of |

**Places**

Place → Place

| Relationship | Reverse Relationship |
| --- | --- |
| Is in | Has |