You've accurately described a common limitation with SubGrids in Dynamics 365 forms when you uncheck "Show Related Records" and try to add new records. The native behavior indeed breaks the parent-child relationship mappings when you move away from the "Show Related Records" functionality.
Let's break down the situation and explore solutions:
Understanding the Problem:
Solutions:
Xrm.Navigation.openForm
your_relationship_name
your_child_entity_name
your_lookup_field_name
openChildRecordForm
Recommendation:
By using the JavaScript customization, you can effectively address the limitation of parent-child relationship mappings when using custom filters in SubGrids. Remember to test thoroughly and consider the user experience.
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