Force update of Linked Files on update

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Ben

Hi

Is there a method of forcing word to update a word file that is inserted as
a linked file when the file is opened.

Ideally this would be performed by the document itself rathat than a setting
in word.

Thanks
B
 
Hello Ben-

In the doc that contains the Link to the other file, go to Edit>Links and
set the Update Method to Automatic.

HTH |:>)
 
Hi CyberTaz

Thanks for the post.

In the Edit > Links menu both Automatic and Manual are greyed out.

Thanks
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Hi Ben,
Is there a method of forcing word to update a word file that is inserted as
a linked file when the file is opened.

Ideally this would be performed by the document itself rathat than a setting
in word.
Click to expand...
that actually should be the case with InsertText fields. However, if you're
running a more recent version of Word, with all the new security stuff, then
automatic field updating has been disabled. You can change a Registry setting
to enable it, though:

Prompt to update fields:
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=330079
WD: How the Behavior of the Word Fields Changes After You Install the Word
Update

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 8 2004)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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Hi Ben-

Sorry for delay, but have had a full plate this week.

Which version of Word are you using?

Is there a 'Locked' checkbox? If so, remove the check.

If I recall correctly, prior to XP (2002) links to files of the same type
did not allow for Auto vs manual updates. That would account for the dimmed
status, but that actually applies only if you have both files open at the
same time. If the source & client files were open at the same time (by the
same user) any changes made in the source file 'automatically' updated in the
client. XP & '03 allow this to not be the case.

However, if the source is _not_ open, you should be prompted to update the
link when opening the client file. This prompt should appear regardless of
version or update status.

Also, in reviewing your original post, I wonder if I may have misinterpreted
your concern. Are you possibly expecting changes in the client file to update
the source. If so, that isn't going to happen... links are 'one-way' channels
of communication from the source to the client.

Or did you perhaps, mean that while working in the client you want the link
content to constantly update based on changes being made by another user in
the source? This is something that may sound good in theory, but would be a
nightmare in terms of practicallity. Updating the link on demand, even quite
frequently, is a far more efficient process.

Please let me know if I am still not tuned in! |:>)
 
Hi

Sorry for the delay in replying

We are using Word 2003, it does not seem to update the link when the file
containing the link is opened (the source file is not open)

The locked checkbox is unchecked.

It still seems to be greyed.

The registry key change does not seem to fix it.

Many thanks

B
 
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