Linked vs Unlinked Object Copies Overview
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- Linked objects.
- Unlinked copies.
Linked Objects
Linked object notes
- Components of objects that are linked to a source object include.
- A source link container.
Can be configured with its own properties, e.g. color, movement, animation.
Contains the path to the linked source object.
- A dynamic copy of the source object
Is updated when a component designer updates the source object (after the linked object screen is re-opened).
- When working with a link container, a screen designer:
- Can change the value of only public Variable IDs assigned to the source object.
- Cannot change any of the properties configured in the linked source object.
Linked object example overview
A screen and/or component designer: