Links Dialog Box

GstarCAD 2027 → Commands → Dialog Boxes

Function Description:

Lists and modifies linked files and objects.

Dialog Box Options:

Links

Displays the information about linked objects in a list. The information listed depends on the type of the link. Selects the object to change information for this linked object.

Source

Displays the path name of the source file and the type of object.

Type

Displays the format type of the link.

Update Automatic

Updates the link automatically whenever the source changes.

Update Manual

Prompts you to update a link when you open the document.

Cancel

Cancels the current operation and closes the Links dialog box.

Update Now

Updates the selected links.

Open Source

Opens the source file and highlights the part linked to the drawing.

Change Source

Displays the Change Source dialog box where you can specify a different source file.

Break Link

Breaks the link between the object and the source file. The object in your drawing is changed to WMF (Windows metafile format). It is not affected by future changes to the original file.