Creating a Reference in Meridian

Creating a reference establishes a link between two documents so that they can be found together, the effect of a revision can be traced, and the origins of derivative or replacement documents can be traced.  For instructions on deleting a reference, click here.

 

1. Open Meridian.

2. Know the location of the documents to be referenced.

3. Select one of the documents to be linked. If the other document to be linked is also visible, select it also.

4. On the Document Menu, select Create Reference.

5. If you only selected one document, the Select Documents dialog box appears. Select the other document to be linked and click OK. The Create Reference dialog box appears listing the documents to be linked.

6. Ensure the direction of the reference is correct.  To reverse the direction, click Reverse.

7. Select a Reference Type and click OK.

8. The reference is created as indicated by the Show Referenced Documents button on the Document property pages of both documents.

 

End of Creating a Reference procedure.

Deleting a Reference in Meridian

 

1. Select one of the referenced documents.
2. In the Document property page, click on the Show Referenced Documents button.
3. In the Show Referenced Document page, click on Related Document.
4. Click on the Delete Selection button.
5. Select Yes to delete the reference.
6. The reference has now been deleted.  Click OK to save changes.