> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snowray/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snowray/snowray-v1.1.1/reference/resources/conceptmaps/authoring.md).

# Authoring

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To enter editing mode and access functionalities related to authoring, click on the![](https://1046423764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MfXbzY7oaJUjXyvlBQk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c4aaa8bfb12e74c79b891fb0f386502e6f2cba11%2Fedit_button.png?alt=media) button in the upper right corner of the selected resource's page.
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### Add Source Concepts

Source [concepts](/snowray/snowray-v1.1.1/reference/resources/codesystems.md#concepts) can be added in two different ways: either by drag and dropping them from the concept tree or by clicking into the area surrounded by an intermittent line and then selecting them from the Dropdown.

### Import and Add Target Concepts

Users are suggested to work with their own local code systems.

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To import them move their ids and terms into a text file and navigate to the import section located to the right of the editor page.
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![Import Target Concepts](https://1046423764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MfXbzY7oaJUjXyvlBQk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b9f3461d48aace518a0b4ec242fc5970d6b1f35b%2Fconcept_map_import_target_concepts.gif?alt=media)

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Copy-pasting terms to the import section will have the same result as the file import.
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### Mapping properties

In addition to the source and target concepts, further properties of a mapping can be revealed by pressing the:heavy\_plus\_sign:icon. These include *correlation*, *group*, *priority*, *advice*, and *rule*.

### Edit Mapping

Mappings can be edited after clicking on the![](https://1046423764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MfXbzY7oaJUjXyvlBQk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-04a456c475f8e83a16830ff35129232038fb1ad2%2Fedit_icon.png?alt=media)icon at the end of each member row. The editing mode also enables users to set or modify the additional properties.

![Edit a Mapping](https://1046423764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MfXbzY7oaJUjXyvlBQk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0a0fc949971d3d5b2144f2f60b58502377466354%2Fconcept_map_edit_mapping.png?alt=media)

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To persist changes, click on the green checkmark. Alternatively, discard them by pressing the red x.
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### Inactivate/Activate Mappings

To support different use cases, Snowray allows changing the status of mappings from active to inactive and vice versa. This can be performed by pressing the calendar icon at the end of each member row.

![Change Status of Mapping](https://1046423764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MfXbzY7oaJUjXyvlBQk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e4423434dac6c8efd0441c39c48446518b8925aa%2Fconcept_map_mapping_status.gif?alt=media)

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The background color of the member rows indicates whether a mapping is in active or inactive status.
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