The function New link is primarily meant for parts which are stored several times in different directories. (This could be accessories, but don't have to be.)

Different scenarios are thinkable:

	Note
	This approach is recommended for all projects (within one catalog)! This minimizes the size of the catalog and results in more clarity.

Proceed as follows:

If entire directories are to be linked, conduct this change in the dir.def mit folgender Syntax vor.

Link=..\..\xxx\verzeichnis

When selecting a linked project, you can see the referenced project in the title bar.

If you wish to delete a link, click on Delete link to project in the context menu.

All parts that come up frequently in a catalog (e.g., screws, accessories, etc.), are deposited in a "common pool".

This directory is normally invisible (Hide folder). Projects from many other directories are linked in the "commonpool" directory.

PARTproject

PARTdataManager: In the title bar you can see the "true" storage location.

Optionally, you can specify a table restriction for link projects. Hereto, in the input field Restricted Display, use Fortran syntax (see Section 15.2, “Constants, Functions, Operators, mathematical expressions ”).

In PARTdataManager, only allowed table rows are displayed then.

Example:

Also compare Links to parts under Section 4.9.3, “ Tabbed page 3D project ”. (Similarity in name but different purpose)