Currently, the user can link a feature to a master feature by searching by feature id. However, the user is unable to link a master deature by searching by master feature id.
This creates an inconsistent user experience
Julia Pence
Aug 25, 2025
yes, this is very needed! we often have records with similar names, so searching by the ID code is much easier and when creating links, etc it's necessary to verify the code anyway to make sure you have the right one!
It seems kind of silly that this isn't already standard. You can search by Feature ID in almost any other search box except when linking a Master Feature.
Search in record linking should accept record codes as well as names.
Merged
If I know the code, it's often easier to type that than the name because it's more likely to get to something unique in fewer characters.
Guest
over 5 years ago
in Features
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Future consideration
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MERGED
Ability to link a Master Feature to a Feature by entering the Record Number
Merged
Currently when trying to link a Feature to an existing Master Feature/Epic, Initiative, or Goal, the search box does not allow for entry of the record number. Instead, the user must type the title of the Master Feature/Initiative/Goal to link it t...
Andrew Evans
over 4 years ago
in Application
0
Future consideration
yes, this is very needed! we often have records with similar names, so searching by the ID code is much easier and when creating links, etc it's necessary to verify the code anyway to make sure you have the right one!
Also, this applies to all record types, not just master features. (Ideally, I wouldn't even have to select a record type.)
Per the comment by Julie Price in my merged idea this is supported if you type in the whole id. She asked:
I wasn't aware that the full code was supported, but yes, I think partial ids would make it more useful.
It seems kind of silly that this isn't already standard. You can search by Feature ID in almost any other search box except when linking a Master Feature.