| Shortcuts - multiple allocation of information |
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| explanation: Pieces of information ("facts"), either texts, images, forums or link descriptions, can be connected and integrated into various context as often as desired. Thus, information is always available where needed. During the creation of a shortcut, it is possible to determine whether a specific version or the latest version should be displayed in the respective context. This way, the function  "static or dynamic linking" has
also an impact on shortcuts.concrete examples: meeting protocol A protocol of a project meeting is created together with several project partners. During the meeting a core topic was discussed and major decisions were made. The protocol should be filed in several locations: in folders of the partners A, B and C, in the topic folder of the development department and in the management folder. In the folders of the individual partners a specific version of the protocol should be stored. Thus, a static shortcut will be created. In the topic folder of the development department, the protocol will be used as a basis for discussions and co-operative development of solutions. Thus, a dynamic shortcut which always points to the latest version will be more practical. Partner C operates his own platform. In this case, either a static or dynamic link will be created or the function "includefact" will be used in order to integrate the protocol into the context of the platform. online manual Many companies offer online user manuals in order to document product improvements without any loss of time. An online manual is an intensively linked document or "hypertext". Due to shortcuts one text module is promptly updated at various locations in a specific context. The online manual of the factline Community Server (FCS) is a typical example. related topics: version control optional static or dynamic linking platform spanning work |
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