Creating links by attribute

You can create links between modules using an attribute whose values are the absolute numbers of objects in another module.

About this task

In this diagram, the Relates to attribute in Module A stores the absolute number of the related object in Module B. You can create links between the related objects.

Diagram illustrating the linking by attribute functionality
Note: In the source module, the attribute that you use for linking must be of type Text. If it contains more than one absolute number, each number must be on a separate line.

Procedure

  1. In the source module, click Link > Advanced > Link by Attribute.
  2. Select the target module, link module, attribute, and link direction.
  3. In the Objects to be linked in target module, select the range of objects to be Only objects visible in default View or All objects. If the target module is closed, all the objects or objects in default view are linked based on your selection. If the target module is open, all the objects or objects in standard view are linked based on your selection.
  4. Click OK. Click Help for more information about the options on the window.

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