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Create and Edit Links and Link Templates
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To edit a link's key values using the Link Manager

  1. Click DbConnect menuLinksLink Manager.
  2. In the drawing, select a linked object.
  3. Note that the Link Manager can work with just one graphical object at a time.
  4. In the Link Manager, select a link from those available for the selected object in the Link Templates list.
  5. Enter a new value in the Value field of the key field you want to edit, or click the [...] button. Repeat, if necessary, for any additional key fields that you want to edit.

    The [...] button displays a list of all values for the specified field from the database table, allowing you to select the value you want. After selecting a value, click OK.

    NoteThe [...] button is available only if you are connected to the data source that the selected link references.
  6. Click OK to update the link and close the dialog box.