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Links

Element TypeLink TypeComment
Process ElementsInternal LinkAll metamodel element types except of resources (see below) and annotations/comments can be linked.
ResourcesInternal LinkThe following resource types can be linked: examples, checklists, internal checklists, arbitrary description, arbitrary file, prototype, and template.
Local AnchorsContentLocal Anchors
AnchorsInternal LinkAnchors in other element descriptions
External URL LinksExternal Link
Links to other websites (not controlled by Stages)
  1. Click the Link button on the toolbar. The Link dialog window will appear.
  2. Select the Contents tab and select an anchor of the text.
  3. Change the hyperlink name in the Name text field.
  4. Click OK and a hyperlink with the link name and anchor position will be inserted into the text.
  1. Click the Link button on the toolbar. The Link dialog window will appear.
  2. Select the Internal Link tab.
  3. Select a Stages element:
    1. Select a Stages element in the current workspace by selecting an item on the left tree.
    2. Change the workspace by clicking the … button and selecting a workspace and a Stages element.
  4. Change the hyperlink name in the Name text field.
  5. Click OK and a hyperlink with the link name will be inserted into the text.
  1. Click the Link button on the toolbar. The Link dialog window will appear.
  2. Select the External Link tab.
  3. Enter a URL in the URL text field.
  4. Change the hyperlink name in the Name text field.
  5. Click OK and a hyperlink will be inserted into the text.
  1. Click on the link. The Unlink button on the toolbar will be activated.
  2. Click the Unlink button on the toolbar. The link is removed from the description.

Remove Link Using Key Strokes

  1. Navigate the text cursor to the end of the link.
  2. Press the backspace key on your keyboard. The link is removed from the description.

Warning: Removing the link using the backspace key only works with Internal Explorer. Firefox and Chrome will shorten the link text.