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+ | This article explains what the {{Menu|Open Link}} does in the {{Menu|Options}} menu at the top of Platinum. | ||
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+ | == More Information == | ||
+ | It is possible to use the information at the cursor to launch your email package, browser or on-line map. | ||
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This menu option (available by pressing the {{KeyPress|A-O}} key) will look at the data where the cursor is on and try and open the document relating to the text found there. | This menu option (available by pressing the {{KeyPress|A-O}} key) will look at the data where the cursor is on and try and open the document relating to the text found there. | ||
− | + | === Email === | |
− | + | :If you are on an email address (e.g. support@catalyst-uk.com) then your email package will be started with the {{DataValue|To:}} address field filled in. | |
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− | + | === Website === | |
− | {{example|text=For example if you are on a text field and the cursor is on a picture filename {{FilePath|bike.jpg}}, if Platinum finds {{FilePath|bike.jpg}} in your {{DataValue|Data Paths}} (Set up from | + | :If you are on a website address (e.g. www.catalyst-uk.com) then your web browser is started to view that site. |
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+ | === Address === | ||
+ | :If you are on address field and have access to the internet the post code is used to bring up a web site with a street map for that post code. | ||
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+ | {{Tip|text=You can change the website that the system opens when using this {{Button|Open link}} option to your preference (i.e. Google Maps, Bing e.t.c.). For more help on how to do this, see [[How do I change the website used for locating addresses?|here]].}} | ||
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+ | === Files === | ||
+ | :If none of the above apply, starting with the word your cursor is on and then starting from the beginning of your text, Platinum will try and find a document that matches each word in your text. When found it will launch the application to view that document. | ||
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+ | {{example|text=For example if you are on a text field and the cursor is on a picture filename {{FilePath|bike.jpg}}, if Platinum finds {{FilePath|bike.jpg}} in your {{DataValue|Data Paths}} (Set up from {{PlatinumSettings}}) then your picture viewer will be launched for {{FilePath|bike.jpg}}.}} | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
+ | * [[How do I call up the CRM?]] | ||
+ | * [[Platinum Dates]] | ||
+ | * [[Platinum Conventions]] | ||
+ | * [[What's the difference between search and filter?]] | ||
+ | * [[Useful Keys]] | ||
+ | * [[How do I change the website used for locating addresses?]] | ||
− | {{KB_Tags|open link, launching}} | + | {{KB_Tags|open link, open, link, launching, email, website, web, address, postcode, files}} |
+ | {{FAQ}}{{Hint}} |
Latest revision as of 05:30, 18 April 2019
Summary
This article explains what the " Open Link" does in the " Options" menu at the top of Platinum.
More Information
It is possible to use the information at the cursor to launch your email package, browser or on-line map.
This menu option (available by pressing the <Alt+O> key) will look at the data where the cursor is on and try and open the document relating to the text found there.
- If you are on an email address (e.g. support@catalyst-uk.com) then your email package will be started with the 'To:' address field filled in.
Website
- If you are on a website address (e.g. www.catalyst-uk.com) then your web browser is started to view that site.
Address
- If you are on address field and have access to the internet the post code is used to bring up a web site with a street map for that post code.
You can change the website that the system opens when using this [Open link] option to your preference (i.e. Google Maps, Bing e.t.c.). For more help on how to do this, see here. |
Files
- If none of the above apply, starting with the word your cursor is on and then starting from the beginning of your text, Platinum will try and find a document that matches each word in your text. When found it will launch the application to view that document.
For example if you are on a text field and the cursor is on a picture filename 'bike.jpg', if Platinum finds 'bike.jpg' in your 'Data Paths' (Set up from " Reports & Settings Maintenance Options System Administrator Platinum Settings") then your picture viewer will be launched for 'bike.jpg'. |
See also
- How do I call up the CRM?
- Platinum Dates
- Platinum Conventions
- What's the difference between search and filter?
- Useful Keys
- How do I change the website used for locating addresses?