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Associated Files
An element can be linked to one or more files external to the repository, using the 'Responsibilities > Files' tab of the element's 'Properties' dialog. Having created the link, you can open the file and read its content from this tab.
Access
On a diagram or in the Browser, select an element and:
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Ribbon |
Design > Element > Editors > Properties Dialog > Files |
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Context Menu |
Right-click on the element > Properties > Properties > Files (In the 'Details' tab of the Inspector window) Right-click on Files | New 'File' |
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Keyboard Shortcuts |
> Files (tab of the Responsibility Window) > Files ('Properties' dialog) ('Properties' dialog) > Files : Shift+Enter |
Manage File Links
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Path/URL |
Displays the URL or the directory path and name of the file currently selected in the 'Files' list. To add a link to a file, click on the |
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Type |
Click on the drop-down arrow and select the appropriate value to identify the file path as a local directory path or a web address. |
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Size |
Displays the size of the file. |
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Last Write |
Displays the date and time the file was last updated. |
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Notes |
Type in any comments or notes on the link to the file. |
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New |
Click on this button to clear the data entry fields so that you can add a new file link. |
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Save |
Click on this button to save any new or changed details on a linked file. |
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Files |
Displays the list of linked files. Click on a file to select it. |
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Launch |
Click on this button to open the selected file. Local files open in their default application and web files open in the default browser. |
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Delete |
Click on this button to remove the link to the associated file. The link is deleted from the list immediately. |
button to display the 'Locate Files' browser and locate and click on the appropriate file name. Then click on the Notes
- Linked files are a good way to link elements to additional documentation and/or source code
- You can also insert hyperlinks to other files, in diagrams, and launch them directly from the diagram