Procedure

The table below describes the procedure for creating a hyperlink from the attributes of a DFB type with a 2-step mode. For example, you can associate an explanatory text with the definition of the DFB type.

Step

Action

1

Go to the DFB Types tab of the data editor.

2

Right-click the DFB type that you want to use to create a hyperlink.

Result: the contextual menu appears.

3

Choose the Data Properties command.

Result: the corresponding dialog box appears on the screen.

4

Click on the Descriptive form tab, then on the Edit button.

Result: the Descriptive form window appears.

Details of window

5

Enter a comment in the entry field.

6

Select one or more words (contiguous) from the comment you have entered and click on the icon.

Result: the Insert hyperlink window appears.

Note: You can create several hyperlinks in this way by selecting different words.

7

The text selected in step 6 appears in the Text to display field.

In the Type the filename or Web page name field:

  • click to select the target document (example: C:\Program Files\Office2000\Office\Example) or

  • enter the Internet address (example: https://www.se.com).

8

Click OK to confirm your choice.