Recent changes to External Link

External Link modified by Dave Brondsema

Dave Brondsema — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:39:59 -0000

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 ## Installing an External Link

-The External Link tool is installed via Admin -> Tools, just like any other tool.
+The External Link tool is installed via the "Add New..." link in the project menu bar, just like any other tool.

 The **Label** will determine how the link is displayed in the navigation bar.

-The **Mount Point** will determine the URL of the link *before* it redirects. The destination URL is configured afterwards.
+The **Url Path** will determine the URL of the tool *before* it redirects, and is not too important.

-## Configuring an External Link
-
-Once the External Link tool is installed, select **Options** to configure the destination URL.
+The **External Link** field specifies where this link will go to.

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Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:47:19 -0000

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Mon, 09 Dec 2013 14:56:13 -0000

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 The External Link tool is installed via Admin -> Tools, just like any other tool.

-The **Label** will determine how the link is displayed on the 
+The **Label** will determine how the link is displayed in the navigation bar.

 The **Mount Point** will determine the URL of the link *before* it redirects. The destination URL is configured afterwards.

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Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:15:50 -0000

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 External Link overview

-The External Link tool is a simple tool that redirects to the configured URL.
+The External Link tool is a simple tool that redirects to the configured URL. This is often used to provide a navigation bar item that points to external code repositories, forums, or donation systems.

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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:41:33 -0000

External Link overview

The External Link tool is a simple tool that redirects to the configured URL.

Installing an External Link
Configuring an External Link

Installing an External Link

The External Link tool is installed via Admin -> Tools, just like any other tool.

The Label will determine how the link is displayed on the

The Mount Point will determine the URL of the link before it redirects. The destination URL is configured afterwards.

Configuring an External Link

Once the External Link tool is installed, select Options to configure the destination URL.