Adding a Hyperlink to an Element's Properties

When defining an element’s properties, you can create a link to an external file (e.g. Word document) or Web address. You can then open the hyperlink any time you are viewing the element’s properties. You can add multiple hyperlinks to an element's properties if you want.

To add a hyperlink to an element’s properties:

1. Access the element's properties.

2. In the bottom left corner of the dialog, click the arrow next to the Hyperlinks button, then select Manage Hyperlinks.

3. In the Hyperlinks dialog, click Add. A new entry is added to the hyperlinks window. An icon appears to the left of the new hyperlink indicating that it is the current hyperlink.

4. Type a name for the hyperlink in the Name field (e.g. Encore Web Site).

5. Press the Tab key to move to the Links field, then type the web address (e.g. http://www.encoreusa.com) or path to the file you are linking to. If you are linking to a file, you can click Browse to search through the directories on your computer. Once you’ve located the file in the Open dialog, click Open. The path to the file is automatically displayed in the Links field.

6. To view the link, select it in the hyperlink window, then click Open.

7. To delete a hyperlink, select it in the hyperlink window, then click Delete.

8. Click OK.

Note: You can create a link to another 3D Home Architect (*.bld) file. However, if that file uses the same catalog as the current drawing, you cannot access the catalog in the linked file.