Linking and embedding OLE objects

Two methods are provided for inserting OLE objects in Allplan. The difference lies in the way in which the objects are saved in Allplan:

Linking objects

When objects are linked with Allplan, a link between the Allplan document and the object in question is established. When the object changes, the link in Allplan can be updated manually. Double-clicking the linked object in Allplan opens it in its original application and you can edit it as usual. When objects are linked with Allplan, the path to the source document and thus, to the original application must be retained. When you rename one of these two, you have to establish the link again.

Embedding objects

When objects are embedded in Allplan, a copy of the source document is placed in the Allplan document. After you have inserted this copy, it is no longer linked to the source document; in other words, the Allplan document cannot be updated to reflect any changes you make to the source document. Embedded objects can be edited either in Allplan or in their original application; but any changes you make to the object have no effect on the source document.