Creating links to repository objects

You can set up a link to any object that is in a repository to which you have access.

About this task

Links are useful if you want to access an object without copying the object to your workspace.

To create a link to a repository object:

Procedure

  1. Right-click anywhere in the Workspaces view to open the pop-up menu. Select New > Other > Repository > Link. The Create New Link to Repository Object wizard opens.
  2. Specify the name for the link information in the Name field. This is the name that will be listed in the Workspaces view.
  3. Specify the path including folder name to the parent folder in the Parent folder field. You can use the Browse button to search for the folder.
  4. Specify the object for which you want to create a link in the Linked object field. You can use the Browse button to search for the object.
  5. Type any text that will be used as comment information in the Comments field. Comment information is displayed in the Properties view for the link.
  6. Click Finish. The Create New Link to Repository Object wizard completes its processing.