Link Documents
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2025
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The link documents mechanisms provide the ability to link external and internal documents to database objects. Every element in the database can be associated with a resource that is either another database element for example a drawing, or an external document such as a file, or a web page. External documents are not stored in the Dabacon database.
When links have been added they can be viewed by navigating to an element in the explorer and clicking Links.
Right-clicking on a link displays a pop-up menu:
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Open |
Opens the linked document. If the link is an email address, the email application is opened and a new email created with the address and subject populated with the details supplied in the link. |
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Rename |
Allows you to rename the link. |
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Remove |
Deletes the link. |
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Add Link |
Allows you to add another link. Refer to Add Link for further information. |
Right-clicking in a blank area displays a pop-up menu with a single Add Link option.
If Track CE is selected, the links for the new current element selected in the explorer will be displayed.
Assigned Classes displays any Link Class (LNCLAS) elements which the link has been assigned to.
The Folders/Classes tab displays any LNFOLD elements and the linked documents in the folder as well as assigned LNCLAS elements.
Right-clicking on a link displays a pop-up menu:
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Open |
Opens the linked document. If the link is an email address, the email application is opened and a new email created with the address and subject populated with the details supplied in the link. |
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Rename |
Allows you to rename the link. |
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Remove |
Deletes the link. |
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Add Link |
Allows you to add another link. Refer to Add Link for further information. |
Right-clicking in a blank area displays a pop-up menu with a single Add Link option.
Right clicking on a displayed element in the hierarchy area (on the left side) displays a pop-up menu.
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Copy |
Copies the element from the Hierarchy and places it on the clipboard. Use Paste to place it in another area. |
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Rename |
Allows you to rename the LNFOLD or LINKWL. |
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Delete |
Deletes the selected item. |
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New Folder |
Creates a new LNFOLD element below the selected element. |
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New Class |
Creates a new LNCLAS element below the selected element. |
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Collapse All |
Collapses the hierarchy tree. |
Right-clicking in a blank area displays a pop-up menu.
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New World |
Creates a new LINKWL element |
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Collapse All |
Collapses the hierarchy tree. |