Database Management Reference Manual
Link Documents : Links Addin
Links Addin
The Link Addin is a customisable user form which simplifies much of the process of creating links.
The Links Addin uses the notion of link categories to treat different types of links differently.
By default the Links Addin comes with predefined link categories for: E-mail address, Web page, Existing file and Drawing. However, it gives the possibility to extend this set of link types and to create additional categories. For example, one could add a category that would accumulate links to documents or links to FTP resources if needed.
When creating a link the Links Addin gives the possibility to choose a link category and set options for the new link. An example link creation dialog is shown below.
Each link category has a name and an icon. The dialog provides the possibility to input the Name and Description for the link, depending on the type of link being created the form will prompt for an appropriate resource to link to. For example when created a link to a web page you are prompted to enter a valid Address such as http://www.aveva.com.
Clicking OK will open a new window prompting for a container for the new link.
On its first use, the ‘Select destination container’ window will appear empty. This is because a Link World and Link Folder hierarchy has not been created.
As discussed in the section ‘Configuring Link Hierarchy’ at least one Link World should be created.
In the ‘Select destination container’ window right click to create a ‘New world’. A ‘New folder’ must also be created below a world.
Click OK for the link to be created in the database hierarchy.
Once a link has been created it is possible to view the link attributes using the link list sub form, launched from the ‘Show Link’ button from the toolbar. This form displays the element the Link has been assigned to, the Link Name, Category, Description and Link URL.
The Link Addin can be customised through a set of API’s, refer to Summary of Objects, Members and Methods for further information.
 
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