Difference between link and attachment

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:11:53 GMT

Hello,

I do not understand well the difference between a link and an attachment in the vault ?

I create an item and I would understand if I create a link or an attachment for pdf document.

Thank you. Regards,

Re: Difference between link and attachment

Neil_Cross — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:17:03 GMT

When you say 'link' are you referring to files being shown in the items as primary and/or secondary associated files?

In simplest terms, a link is when a file controls the item and feeds property info to the Item.

An attachment is just when a file is attached, appended onto an item, it has no control over the item at all.

A full explanation of all the 'link' types can be found here: