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NOTE Before you create a link template, make sure the data source for the table
is currently
attached (page 209) and connected (page 215).
To create a link template
1 In Map Explorer (page 2068), right-click the table and click Define Link
Template.
2 In the Define Link Template dialog box (MAPDEFINELT) (page 1683), type
a name for the link template.
3 Under Key Selection, select the column to use as the key by clicking the
check box in the Key column.
AutoCAD Map 3D uses the value in the key column to uniquely identify
a record, so select a column or a combination of columns that contains
a unique value for each record in the database.
4 Click OK.
NOTE If the link template does not immediately appear on the Map Explorer tab
of the Task Pane, right-click a blank space in Map Explorer. Click Refresh.
Quick Reference
(Data View) Define Link Template
Creates a new link template
In the Data View: Links Define Link Template
Menu
Define Link Template
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Define Link Template dialog box (MAPDEFINELT)Dialog Box
MAPDEFINELT
Defines a link template for a database table
Click Setup More Link Template Options Delete
Link Template.
Menu
Define Link Template
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