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 Lotus 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 Lotus 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 Lotus Notes document, view, or application? You can create a link to a Lotus Notes document, view, or application in another Lotus 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 IBMLotus Notes document, or another OLE application, to an embedded object in Lotus 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 Lotus 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 Lotus 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