Links are shortcuts that direct users to existing locations in the training and tracks catalog and are used as access facilitators to items.
A link may direct to a folder, training course or track.
01. After clicking New, Link where to create the link, click Search in the tab General information.
02. In the pop-up window, find and select the item to which the link will direct.
03. Click on Add.
04. Click on the Security tab.
05. Define whether the link should inherit the permissions from its parent folder.
Available options are:
Inherit permissions
When it is selected, the permissions and restrictions assigned to the link will be the same as its parent folder. Even when the link inherits the permissions, you can define other permissions or restrictions specific to it, in addition to those already inherited.
Not inherit permissions
When it is selected, the permissions and restrictions of the parent folder are not assigned to the link.
Use default
When it is selected, it considers what was set in the option “Inherit tracks and training permissions automatically” from Learning settings in the Control Panel.
06. In Permissions, click Add if you want to define link access permissions.
07. In the pop-up window, find and select the user, user group, class or subject to which you wish to assign permissions.
To find the item, use the search field – located in the upper right corner of the window – or page through the items – arrows located in the lower right corner.
You can also select more than one item at once.
08. Click Add.
09. In the Level column – next to the added item –select the option that establishes the permission level to be assigned to it.
Available options are:
For detailed information regarding each permission option, go to Catalog permissions and restrictions.
To edit the permission on an added item, simply select the new option to be assigned to it in the Level column.
To delete an added item, simply click the Delete icon – located in the line corresponding to the item and to the right of the Level column.
10. In Restrictions, click Add if you want to define link access restrictions.
11. In the pop-up window, find and select the user, user group, class or subject to which you wish to assign restrictions.
To find the item, use the search field – located in the upper right corner of the window – or page through the items – arrows located in the lower right corner.
You can also select more than one item at once.
12. Click Add.
13. In the Level column – next to the entered item –select the option that establishes the restriction level to be assigned to it.
Available options are:
For detailed information regarding each permission option, go to Catalog permissions and restrictions.
To edit the permission on an added item, simply select the new option to be assigned to it in the Level column.
To delete an added item, simply click the Delete icon – located in the line corresponding to the item and to the right of the Level column.
14. Click Save to confirm creating the link; or Cancel if you want to cancel the process.
01. In the catalog, access the location where the link is.
02. Click the Edit icon, located to the right of the link name.
03. Change the information of your choice. For more details about the displayed fields, see the basic path.
04. Click Save or Cancel if you want to discard the changes made.
01. In the catalog, access the location where the link is.
02. Click the Delete icon, located to the right of the link name.
03. In the pop-up message, click Yes to confirm deleting the link; or No if you want to cancel the action.
Please note!
This documentation is valid as of the 1.6.1 update. Previous updates may contain different information than what you see on your platform.
