I have a file that I use embedded objects as a summary for details later in the same document. Unfortunately, when I move the file to a different folder the links remain to the original location. I can restore the links manually, but I need to distribute this file to several people, and the number of links to be resetablished are too many, and the process is too complex. Anybody have a better idea of how to maintain portability?
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Word2K setup portable embedded objects in same file
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SkipVought
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Hi vtisgreat,
I'm afraid that i don't understand what's happening.
You have a Docment with embedded linked objects.
Are the referenced files are on a common server?
I linked an object, saved my document and then moved to to another folder and had problem referencing the object from that folder.
Maybe I'mm missing something???
Skip,
Skip@TheOfficeExperts.com
I'm afraid that i don't understand what's happening.
You have a Docment with embedded linked objects.
Are the referenced files are on a common server?
I linked an object, saved my document and then moved to to another folder and had problem referencing the object from that folder.
Maybe I'mm missing something???
Skip,
Skip@TheOfficeExperts.com
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The idea that I have is to have a summary item within file 1 and the details in the same file. For example... I have a 50 page document that has several metrics spread throughout the document. What I have done is embedded links to the data throughout the document and localized all the data in a summary section. This works great... The summary section of the document shows all the details in one glance.
This document is used as a tool, and needs to be able to survive in many folders on different servers. If I give a copy of this for someone to use on a different computer, even though the links should point to the file itself, since the links are elaborated as full path names, they actually point to the original file location.
I have many links in the file to itself, it is a tremendous burdon to have every user redefine all links manually.
Hope this helps.
This document is used as a tool, and needs to be able to survive in many folders on different servers. If I give a copy of this for someone to use on a different computer, even though the links should point to the file itself, since the links are elaborated as full path names, they actually point to the original file location.
I have many links in the file to itself, it is a tremendous burdon to have every user redefine all links manually.
Hope this helps.
SkipVought
Programmer
Where are these files located? Are they not on a common server?
Skip,
Skip@TheOfficeExperts.com
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