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Soda PDF can add a link over any pre-existing document element. These links can be set up to perform several different actions. This article will cover opening a document with your link.
This option is only available in the Desktop version of Soda PDF.
- Go to the Edit Module.
- Select the Link feature.
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Once the Link feature is active you will be able to choose the target area for your link. The mouse icon will change to confirm your selection.
- Move the mouse icon over to where you would like to place your link.
- Hold down the left mouse button and drag it.
- You will see a blue rectangle as you move the mouse, allowing you to decide how big or small the link will be. The area inside this rectangle will be your link.
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- When you release the button, you will see the Add Action window below.
- Choose the Open File option.
A Windows Browse window will open.
- Choose your file and select Open.
- Your file will appear in the action section of the window.
- Click Add. Your link will be configured.
- To test your link, go into View Mode.
- Clicking on your link will now open your file.
You can open the properties to customize your link.
- First, make sure you are in Edit Mode.
- Right-click on your link and select Properties.
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While in Edit Mode you can also resize and move your link around your document.
- Hold down the left mouse button while your cursor is over a circle in the purple border, to change the size.
- Hold down the mouse button anywhere else on the border to move its location.