SHARING INFORMATION WITH OTHER APPLICATIONS
A linked object is a direct gateway to the data in the source application, so you can see any changes made in the source application when you open the link in Notes. To create a linked OLE object, both the original application and your operating system must support OLE technology.
When you click a link, a new menu appears in Notes. The name of the menu reflects the type of application you are linking to.
You can perform the following tasks related to links.
How can I create a link to another application by dragging and dropping? Drag and drop files to other applications.
How can I create a link to a Notes document, view, or application? You can create a link to a Notes document, view, or application in another Notes document or in another OLE 2.0 application.
How can I create a link to an embedded object? If you're using Windows, you can create a link from an IBM Notes document, or another OLE application, to an embedded object in Notes.
How can I update a link manually? Manually update links when you open a document.
How can I update a link automatically? Make your links automatically update as objects are edited.
How can I break a link? When you break a link, the data remains in the Notes document as static text, meaning you can no longer access it.
How can I edit a link? You can edit a link's data by launching the source OLE application from Notes.
How can I copy a link or picture of a link? You can make an editable copy of a link, or just a picture, in which the data can only be read.
How can I change the display of a link? Change the display format for links.
Related reference Object linking and embedding