Adding a Weblink to the Container

While you can add URLs to the Description area of any topic or assignment, the Media Container allows you to add a URL as a media asset. The following illustration shows an example weblink as the first asset in the container.

To create a container weblink:

1. Right-click inside the Media container of a topic or assignment and select Weblink from the context menu.

   The Create Weblink creation window appears. Required fields are marked with an asterisk ( * ).

2. Enter a name of for the link (up to 200 characters).

   This is the name of the asset that appears in the Media Container.

3. Enter the URL for the link.

   All URLs must start with a valid protocol such as http:// or https://. If not specified, the app adds the https:// protocol automatically.

4. Do one of the following:

   • Click the Create button to add the weblink.

     The Collaborate app verifies the structure of the URL.

     • If the URL is valid, the system creates the weblink.

       The Collaborate app does not verify that the webiste actually exists. It only verifies the formatting of the URL.

     • If you enter an invalid value, the system replies with an error message.

   • Press the Esc key, or click the Cancel button to close the Create Weblink window without saving.

To open a weblink:

• Double-click the weblink asset in the container.

• Click inside the Media container, navigate to the asset, and press Enter.

The link opens in a new tab in your browser.

To edit the weblink's name:

1. Slow double-click on the name of the weblink in the container.

   The text field becomes editable.

2. Enter a new name for the asset and press Enter or Return.

   The name is updated in the container.

To edit the weblink's name and URL:

1. Right-click the asset and select Edit from the context menu.

2. Enter a new name or the weblink, the URL, or both.

3. Do one of the following:

   • Click the Save button to save your changes. disassociate the asset(s) from your topic or assignment.

   • Press the Esc key, or click the Cancel button to abort the process.

To remove a weblink from a container:

1. Select the Media area of either your topic or assignment.

2. Do one of the following:

   • Right-click on an individual asset.

   • Shift+click or Ctrl+click two or more assets, and then right-click your selection to remove multiple assets simultaneously.

3. Select the Remove Asset(s) option from the context menu.

   A confirmation dialog box appears.

4. Do one of the following:

   • Click the Remove button to disassociate the asset(s) from your topic or assignment.

   • Press the Esc key, or click the Cancel button to abort the process.