Glossary:Root node

root node

root is a branch in the Contents window that keeps all elements of a given concept group. The root is a node that keeps the hook to which all elements belonging to a given concept group are added. For example, a node named Chemistry might be a root node of all elements related to chemistry. The root of the whole collection is the root of the knowledge tree. This master root has a physical position of 1 in the collection (Element #1). The root node determines how deep SuperMemo can interfere into the structure of the tree when working with a concept group. All elements under the root are subject to restructuring. All elements above the root are protected from changes