Assigning Hyperlinks Using the Link Manager

Overview: The below article outlines the uses and steps for the Link Manager in Canvas. You can assign hyperlinks to page elements so they jump to sheets in Canvas, files, or Web pages on the Internet, a local hard drive, or an Intranet. In addition, you can create email links by using the mailto: command or define anchors with the Anchor function. You can also add hotspots to graphics for documents that you intend to export to PDF.

Applies To: Canvas X, Canvas X Geo, Canvas X3, Canvas X Draw

Steps to Complete:

1. To access the Link Manager in Canvas go to Windows > Palettes > Link Manager... 

2. Select the element that you would like to contain the hyperlink. You can assign hyperlinks to any object in Canvas such as text, vectors, or images.

3. Enter a Link, Title, and Target and click Apply to create your hyperlink.

4. Use the Hyperlink Pointer to click on created links.

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