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url: https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/
title: "Element Reference\n                #"
description: "Element Reference is a gh element that allows you to use already configured elements from different applications. This allows you to save time on setting up an"
lang: uk
updated: 2026-09-08T15:50:52.871Z
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# Element Reference [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#element-reference)

**Element Reference** is a gh-element that allows you to use already configured elements from different applications. This allows you to save time on setting up an individual gh-element.

![Using the element reference](https://bitbucket.org/AAtlas/gudhub-documentation/raw/master/Gh_Elements/gh-elements/element-referrence-element.gif "Element reference")

> Note that you can duplicate items even from applications where you do not have [Admin or Owner permissions](https://gudhub.com/docs/rest-api/sharing-folder/permission-policy/).

That is, you can duplicate items from applications to which you have any access permission except [Blocked](https://gudhub.com/docs/rest-api/sharing-folder/permission-policy/).

The **Element Reference** works quite specifically. Even though the element and its settings are taken from another application, the [value](#value-format) is saved in the current application.

## Functional Characteristics [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#functional-characteristics)

The current element is mostly used for creating applications. It can be used to duplicate element with lots of settings to save time. It also allows you to retrieve a configured field from another application. This is especially useful if you need to use the same field but don't have the required permissions to view its settings.

## Element Options [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#element-options)

The element reference can be configured using only one group of settings.

### Field Settings [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#field-settings)

The main settings of the element are in the field settings with [standard options](https://gudhub.com/docs/understanding-gudhub/gh-elements-structure/setting-overview/).

![Settings of element reference field](https://bitbucket.org/AAtlas/gudhub-documentation/raw/master/Gh_Elements/gh-elements/element-reference-field-settings.jpg "Element reference field settings")

| Name | Description |
| :-- | :-- |
| Application | allows to select the source application; [details...](#application) |
| Field | allows to select the field for reference; [details...](#field) |

#### **Application** [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#application)

The first setting of the current element allows you to select application from your app list. The application selected here is used as the source for the **Element Reference**. The list of fields in this application will be used for the [next option](#field).

> So, we will take the gh-element for reference from this application.

#### **Field** [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#field)

This option allows you to select the field from the [source application](#application). It will be duplicated in the current application. Here you can select absolutely any gh-element.

When you select a field and apply the settings, the customized element is displayed here and becomes available for work.

## Element Style [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#element-style)

Like most gh-elements, this one has only [standard settings of the style](https://gudhub.com/docs/understanding-gudhub/gh-elements-structure/setting-overview/) and a set of [interpretation types](#interpretation).

![Style of element reference](https://bitbucket.org/AAtlas/gudhub-documentation/raw/master/Gh_Elements/gh-elements/element-reference-element-style.jpg "Element reference style")

## Filtration [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#filtration)

The element reference can be filtered with the same filters as the element to which the current element refers.

## Interpretation [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#interpretation)

This element has only two types of interpretation:

![types of element reference interpretation](https://bitbucket.org/AAtlas/gudhub-documentation/raw/master/Gh_Elements/gh-elements/element-reference-interpretation-types.jpg "Element reference interpretation types")

### Default [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#default)

This type allows to edit the element value.

### Plain Text [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#plain-text)

The second type of interpretation makes the value of the current item unavailable for editing.

## Value Format [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#value-format)

The value of the field depends on the gh-element to which the current element is referencing. For example, if the source element is [Text](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/text/), the current value will be the string of the entered text.

## Data Model [#](https://gudhub.com/docs/gh-elements/element-reference/#data-model)

The data model of the current element contains all needed IDs and an array of interpretations:

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```json
{
    "data_model": {
        "app_id": "28752",
        "field_id": "634545",
        "interpretation": []
    }
}
```

| Name | Type | Description |
| :-- | :-- | :-- |
| app\_id | `string` | _contains ID of the source application_ |
| field\_id | `string` | _contains ID of the field to which the element is referenced_ |
| interpretation | `array` | _contains all interpretation types_ |