Hierarchical tables are very useful for managing and reviewing data. Hierarchy in a table is a tree-like structure where all the rows are listed according to the elements containment.

Displaying elements hierarchically in a table

To display elements hierarchically

1. In the table toolbar, click .
2. Under the Display Mode option choose:
   

   • Complete tree to display row elements in a hierarchy where all the owners are represented in separate rows.  
     

   • Compact tree to display row elements in a hierarchy where the common owners are grouped together in a separate row.  
     

   The hierarchy is created in the table by listing all the elements as they are shown in the Containment tree. 

Displaying row elements in a custom hierarchy

To display elements in a custom hierarchy

1. In the Criteria area, next to the Scope box, click theicon.
   
2. Specify the expression to collect table elements:

• Select Containment to display the decomposition of elements related through the Containment relationship.
• Select Structure to display the decomposition of Part Properties related through the Composition relationship.
• Select Custom to display the decomposition of elements related through any criteria of your choice. 

Specifying expression in the Query dialog

Expanding/collapsing nodes in a hierarchical table

To expand/collapse nodes in a hierarchical table

• Click / in the name column.
  
• Select the specific row, hold Ctrl, and then press the right/left arrow key on the keyboard.