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Identify and Select Existing Links
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To automatically view database table records that are linked to a selection set of objects

  1. In the dbConnect Manager, double-click a database table to open it.
  2. In the Data View window, select a link template from the Link Template list.
  3. In the Data View window, click the AutoView Linked Records in Data View button.
  4. In the drawing area, select one or more graphical objects.

    By default, only database table records linked to the current drawing selection set are displayed in the Data View window. You can change the settings in the Data View and Query Options dialog box to display all records, if desired.

  5. Repeat step 4 to select additional linked records.
  6. Repeat step 3 to turn off the AutoView Linked Records mode.