OVertex - addEdge()
This method adds an edge linking this vertex to another.
Adding Edges
In a Graph database, edges function as relationships linking different vertices together. Using this method, you can link one OVertex
instance to another. You can create the edge as either a Lightweight Edge or a Regular Edge.
Syntax
Records in OrientDB have their own classes on the database, which extend the OClass
class. All edges are extensions of the E
database class. The first method creates the edge as an instance of the default E
class. The remaining methods allow you to define the class to which the new edge belongs.
// METHOD 1
OEdge OVertex().addEdge(OVertex toVertex)
// METHOD 2
OEdge OVertex().addEdge(OVertex toVertex, OClass type)
// METHOD 3
OEdge OVertex.addEdge(OVertex toVertex, String name)
Argument | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
toVertex |
OVertex |
Defines the vertex the edge connects to |
type |
OClass |
Defines the OrientDB database class the edge belongs to |
name |
String |
Defines the OrientDB database class the edge belongs to |
Return Value
This method returns an OEdge
instance, which represents the edge you've added to the vertex.