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To add a link to an object
1 In the Scene View, select the desired geometry item.
2 Click Item Tools tab ➤ Links panel ➤ Add Link
.
3 In the Add Link dialog box, enter the name for the link in the Name
box.
4 In the Link to File or URL box, type in the full path to the required
data source or the URL address. You can also browse
to the folder
containing the desired external file.
5 Choose the category for your link from the Category drop-down list.
by default, your link has hyperlink category.
TIP To create a custom category type, type its name directly into the
Category box. when you save your link, the corresponding user-defined
category is automatically created.
6 Optional: By default, your link is attached to the default center of the
item’s bounding box. If you want to attach your link to a specific point
on the selected item, click the Add button. A cross-hair cursor appears
in the Scene View, allowing you to select a point on the item where
the link will be attached to.
NOTE If you made a mistake, clicking the Clear All button deletes all
attachment points associated with this link and reverts to the link being
attached to the center of the item's bounding box.
7 Click OK.
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