Chapter 8 Shortcuts and Object Replications

Linking shortcuts

You can create a link between two shortcuts in the referencing model if the link does not imply a parent/child hierarchy. For example, you cannot create a reference link between two table shortcuts in the PDM, as the reference is an oriented link.

You can also keep the link existing between two target objects in the referencing model. Unlike shortcut symbols, the shortcut of a link does not show a particular icon that identifies it.

Creating the shortcut of a link

In the target model, when two target objects are linked, you can keep this link and create a shortcut for the link.

To create the shortcut of a link:

1. Select both target objects and their link using the shift key for multi-selection.
2. Press ctrl + shift while you drag the symbols and their link to the desired model or package and release the mouse button.
   
   The object shortcuts appear with their link.
   

Updating the display of a link between shortcuts

When you create a link between two target objects in the target model, you can update the referencing diagram in order for it to display the new link.

To update the display of a link between two shortcuts:

1. Display the referencing model diagram window.
2. Select Tools→Complete Links.
   
   The link is displayed between the shortcuts in the referencing model.

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